Nellie E. Cox  87 of Washington died Friday August 14, 2020 in her home.  She was born in Washington County on October 11, 1932, a daughter of the late Otis and Margaret Moore Friend.  She worked for Trinity School District as an aid for the intermediate unit until her retirement in 1996.  She was a lifetime member of Highland Brethren Church where she served as a former Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Treasurer.  She enjoyed crocheting and loved her family.  On October 11, 1957 she married John L Cox, who died May 30, 1993. She is survived by two daughters Robin (Dan) Anderson of Marianna, Judy Cox of Washington, Daughter in law Sandy Cox of Washington, a sister Martha Friend McAfee of Washington, 8 grandchildren April (Bud) Durbin, Erika Cox, Adam (Amanda) Cox, Sarah Purkins, Daniel (Katie) Anderson, Tim Anderson, Gage (Amanda) McCartney, Amy Cox, 12 great grandchildren Alexis Durbin, Jessie Durbin, Johnny Durbin, Tommy Durbin, Dylan Cox, Haleigh Cox, Landon Purkins, Liam Anderson,  Charlotte Anderson, Devon Hanlin, Koen McCartney, Carleigh Minrath, as well as several nieces and nephews.  Deceased in addition to her husband and parents are  a son John Cox, two sisters Dorothy Shargots and Virginia Clutter, as well as  four brothers Otis Friend, Roy McCarty, David Friend, and little Earl, who died in infancy.  Family and friends will  be received Monday August 17 2020 from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 11:00a.m with Pastor Gary Irey officiating.  Interment will follow in Highland Brethren Church Cemetery.  An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to OSPTA hospice, Alzheimers Association, or Highland Brethren Church, Marianna PA