Nancy Louise Cox

May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace.

Nancy Louise Cox (MacDonald), 83, embarked on her eternal journey on Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in North Myrtle Beach, SC, and leaving an immense void in our hearts. Born on February 7, 1941, in Nutter Fort, WVA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Paul and Madoline Burner Cox.

After graduating high school, Nancy moved to Washington, D.C., where she built a fulfilling life while raising her children in Northern Virginia. She married Morton “Mac” MacDonald on October 13, 1991, and together they created cherished memories in Virginia, West Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina. Nancy was a devoted mother, Nana, and great Nana, known for her love of family, humor, and ice cream, especially Dairy King’s raspberry soft-serve!

Nancy worked in accounting for the Army Audit Agency and the Military Traffic Management Command, retiring in 2001. In retirement, she cared for her mother and mother-in-law and enjoyed winters in Inverness, Florida. Known for her kindness, she was an avid reader, loved bluegrass music, and enjoyed arts and crafts.

She is survived by her husband, Mac; daughters Crystal Ashton (Mike) and Tracy Stafford (Gary Dunnavant); step-sons Ian (Jay) and Brian (Leigh); brother Harold (Melanie); sister Paulette; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many loving relatives. She was preceded in death by her son, Randall “Randy” Stafford, and her brother, Phillip Kines.

Nancy has requested cremation.

The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory on Saturday May 3, 2025 from 12:30-1:30. A celebration of Nancy’s Life will begin at 1:30 in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will follow the celebration at Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery where Nancy will be laid to rest.