Robbie Lee Cox

Indianapolis - Robbie Lee Cox, 81, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born January 25, 1942 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Mary Groce Capps. Robbie married Wendell G. “Glenn” Wheeler, Sr. on May 27, 1960. She married Jerry Dean Cox on March 24, 1984 in Clay County, TN. She was employed by Aero Fab Inc. where she served as a fabricator.

Robbie’s family described her as a hardworking, kind, caring, outspoken, giving and forgiving woman who loved going to her church, One Body Ministry, and serving the Lord by serving others. She enjoyed cooking, canning, baking, gardening, studying her Bible and helping the homeless. Robbie supported those seeking help for their addictions. She loved her family, particularly her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Robbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Dean Cox; parents, Jesse and Mary Groce Capps; brothers, Fred, Herman and Bob Capps; grandson, Ryan Wheeler; and daughter-in-law, Tammy Wade Wheeler. She is survived by her sons: Wendell G. “Buddy” (Candida Lear) Wheeler, Jr., Joseph Dean (Donna) Wheeler, Victor Lewis (Joni) Wheeler, Anthony Ray Wheeler and Christopher Lee (Dawn) Wheeler; daughter, Audrey Louise Wheeler-White; siblings: Valis Moore, Vicki Viane and Jesse Capps; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and many other beloved family members and friends.

Robbie’s family will receive friends Friday, November 24, 2023, from 4 - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. A celebration of her life will be conducted Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11 am at One Body Ministries, 3132 Carson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. She will be laid to rest at Walnut Chapel Cemetery, South County Road 1000 East, Cloverdale, IN 46120

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