Paula K. (Arison) Cox, 73, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2002 at her home.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dennis R. Cox; children Gena (Robert) Ruppel, Denise (Tom) Ballard, and Dennis Cox, Jr.; grandchildren Ryan (Stephanie) Ruppel & Sammy Ballard; great granddaughter Sydalee Ruppel; half-sisters Sherry Ramsey & Fran McIntire; and niece Theresa Dreiman.

She was preceded in death by her mother Genevieve Arison, sister Shirley Graham, brother Bobby Arison, and nephew Terry Graham.

Graveside services will be private.

O.D. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care.  Online condolences may be made at odharrisfuneralhome.com