Myrna Wilcox

Myrna Wilcox

Myrna Joyce Wilcox, 85, of South Minneapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded

by family on November 3, 2024.

Myrna, often referred to as "Red" or "The Rose Amongst the Thorns", is proceeded

in death by her husband of 42 years, Thomas Dale Wilcox; parents, Jens and Bertha;

and siblings: Marlo, Wayne and Gordon. She is survived by her children: Patrick

Wilcox, Tammy Wilcox, Linda Oveson and Terri Larkee (Todd); four grandchildren:

Jade, Paige (Sylvan), Cody (Angie) and Katelin (Rob); great grandchild: McKenna and

a future grandchild who she had yet to meet; sister-in-law, Janet Jorgensen, and

extended family.

Born on December 3, 1938 in Minneapolis to Jens and Bertha Jorgensen. She retired

from the Minneapolis Public Schools after 28 years of service. She was an avid

outdoors woman, enjoying time deer hunting and fishing, and treasured the time

she spent with her family, friends and four-legged companions. Myrna will always

be remembered for her kindness, for her love of the old neighborhood kids, for

watching the world go by from her front porch view, and for being one tough

cookie and fighting until the end. Her presence will be missed by all who had the

privilege of knowing her.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1 PM at the

Bradshaw Funeral Home at 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis. Visitation

will be held one-hour prior to service (noon - 1 PM). Private burial at the Chicog

town cemetery, in Minong, Wisconsin, at a later date.