Mary H. Cox, 74, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Memorial Manor Nursing Home. The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Brinson Cemetery with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, November 20, 2009 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Mrs. Cox was born June 4, 1935 in Houston County, AL, the daughter of Ressie Hand and Ella Thompson Hand. She was a hairdresser and a member of Bainbridge Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Foy L. " Buddy" Cox, Jr. of Donalsonville, GA; her daughter, Ann C. Nezarati and her husband Mike of North Augusta, SC; two brothers, Lamar "Sonny" Hand of Calhoun, GA and Eurl Hand of Sylvester, GA; and her sister, Edna Hooks of Donalsonville, GA.