Sheila M. (Gilligan) Cox, 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2024. Born in Nashville, TN, she moved to Rutland, VT, at the age of four. Sheila graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy, where she met her beloved husband, Rick Cox. Together, they built a beautiful family, raising two amazing children, Jared and Alexandra (Lexy).
Sheila earned her degree from the University of Vermont and dedicated her career to being a dental hygienist, serving communities in both Rutland and Hooksett, NH. She was known for her contagious smile, kind heart, and fun-loving personality, which touched the lives of many.
Sheila is survived by her husband, Rick; her son, Jared (Cory Buchanan); her daughter, Alexandra (Mike Ruetz); and her three cherished grandsons, Bryson, Cayden, and Westin. She is also survived by siblings Mary Ellen Grace (John), Margaret Wetmore (Keith), Katy French (John), Joe Gilligan (Therese), Sean Gilligan (Christine), Bridgid Hubbard (Ted Jr.) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss her dearly.
Sheila was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Jean Gilligan; her sister, Carolyn Gilligan Whitt; her niece, April Coleman; her nephew, Andrew Gilligan Whitt; and others.
A wake and funeral service will be held at Clifford Funeral Home on August 9, 2024, at 10 AM, followed by a Mass at Christ The King Church at 1 PM.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home.
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