Barbara Ann Cox

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August 25, 1933 ~ November 9, 2025

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Barbara Ann Cox, 92, of Vienna, passed away on 11/09/2025. She was surrounded by her family & lived a full & meaningful life throughout her 92 years.

Barbara’s warmth & love truly shone through everyone she met. She touched everyone’s heart with kindness & compassion, and she will be deeply missed.

Barbara was born on August 25, 1933 to John R. & Gladys K. Grieff in Washington D.C. She grew up in Arlington Va & graduated from Washington & Lee High School in 1952.

After graduation, Barbara landed her first job with the census bureau. Then she worked as a Program Assistant for the Department of Treasury, kicking off a 16-year career in Program Data Management where she received several awards.
Barbara met William Cox, and they wed in 1956, going on to have one child, Theresa (Terri) Holland.

After retiring in 1995 Barbara enjoyed babysitting & spending time with her grandchildren. She was a diehard Redskin fan and enjoyed going to the games with her family & friends, including four Superbowls. She also enjoyed going to the beach, traveling around the country, and volunteering at the CHO clothes closet.

Barbara was predeceased by parents John & Gladys Grieff, loving sister Rosalind Simms, her brother John Grieff Jr; & husband William Cox. Barbara is survived by her daughter Theresa (Terri) & her husband Chris of Warrenton VA; grandchildren Zachary Holland, Tanner Holland, Nash Holland, Taylor Messick & her husband Jordan. Her nephew Rick Jones & wife Melanie of Berryville Va. & their kids Danny, Stevie & Michael Jones.

Services will be held at Our Lady Church of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Visitation from 10am to 11am, mass 11am to 12pm. Burial at 2pm at National Funeral Home & National Memorial Park.Flowers can be sent to Money and King Funeral Home the day prior.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or Saint Judes.

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Visitation: November 24, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
8601 Wolftrap Rd.
Vienna , VA 22182
703-938-2828

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Mass of Christian Burial : November 24, 2025 11:00 am

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
8601 Wolftrap Rd.
Vienna , VA 22182
703-938-2828

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Graveside Service: November 24, 2025 2:00 pm

National Memorial Park
7482 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-938-7440

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  1. My Aunt Barbara was one of a kind. She was one of the nicest people you would ever meet unless you were a Cowboys fan. I spent every home Redskins game from 1965 until 2017 with her and family. Once I was old enough to drive we started the tailgating tradition. It started with KFC, then we switched to sandwiches and eventually I started bringing the grill. After my mother passed my kids took turns coming and eventually Terri’s kids would come. It was good family fun and memories that I will last forever, but the thing I will always cherish is her Holidays. Whether it was Thanksgiving or Easter she always had the biggest spread of the best food. Her recipes have now been passed down to our adult children. It’s hard to pick one recipe but I think we would all agree that she made the best baked beans in the world. I miss her terribly already. Thank you, Aunt Barbara for all of your love over the years. My Aunt Barbara was one of a kind. P.S. give my mom a hug for me.

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  2. Sending my prayers and condolences to Terri, Chris, Zach, Tanner, Taylor and Nash and to the entire family and all of the friends who loved Barbara. My your memories bring you peace as you heal day-by-day.

    Barbara and my mom grew up together in Arlington and became lifelong friends, and because of that bond, Barbara became part of our family too. She was there for birthdays, holidays, and every special occasion. My mom’s love for her passed down to me and then to my own children.

    I will miss Barbara at family gatherings, in Ocean City, and during Redskins games. I’ll miss her famous carrot cake and BC dip. But most of all, I will miss her kind, funny, sassy, loving spirit, and the way she always asked—genuinely—how things were going in my life.

    Barbara, you will forever be part of us.

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  3. Sharing our condolences on the news of our neighbor Barbara. She became our neighbor in 2014. Starting in 2019, Barbara noticed our growing family after the birth of our first son. My mom often recounts the encounter when Barbara approached her, asking if she could meet our newborn. She was kind to all three of our children. We will miss seeing her. We share our deepest sympathy with the family.

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