Florence A. Zox

November 9, 1915 - January 7, 2019

Florence Adele Zox of Columbus, OH and Sarasota, FL passed away on January 7, 2019 at her home after a short illness. Two months ago she celebrated her 103rd birthday. Born in Chicago, IL in 1915, and raised in West Lafayette, IN she was a graduate of Purdue University, class of 1937 with a B.S. in economics and history. She married her first husband, J. Simpson Marx and lived in Denver, CO where her first two children, Diana and Frederick were born. Following Simpsons death in World War II she moved to Cincinnati, OH. Thereafter she met and married Dr. Maurice L. Zox of Columbus OH, moved to Columbus, OH and raised their three additional children. Florence was active in the National Council of Jewish Women and at one time served as its president. She was a member of ORT and lifelong member of Temple Israel in Columbus, OH and Temple Beth El in Sarasota, FL. She also volunteered at both Riverside Methodist Hospital and Mount Carmel Hospitals. Florence is survived by her children: Diana Marx Bloch of Gahanna, OH; Barbara Zox Panzer of Austin, TX, Dr. Sherry Zox (Dr. Arnold Deutchman) of Columbus, OH; and Laurie Zox Leder (Gary Watkins) of Greenwood Village, CO. Their fifteen grandchildren are Allison Bloch Gold (Steven) of Glencoe, IL; Jennifer Bloch Skok (Steve) of Chicago, IL, Laura Bloch Kepes (Jeffrey) of Glencoe, IL; Jonathan Bloch (Alicia) of Powell, OH; Julie Marx of Bloomfield Hills, MI; Andrew Marx (Abby) of Chicago, IL, Carolyn Marx (Alex) of Los Angeles, CA, Scott Marx of Bloomfield Hills, MI; Jason Panzer (Debra) of Austin, TX, Elizabeth Satz (Jeffrey) of Dallas, TX; Jeffrey Panzer (Sarah) of Austin, TX; Dr. Hallee Deutchman (Brian Pivar) of Chicago, Il; Emilee Deutchman of Boston, MA; Molly Hepkin (David) of Redmond, WA; Kevin Leder (Jasmine) of Edina, MN; 23 great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Sally Marx of Bloomfield Hills, MI, in addition to her devoted caregivers Jane Snelling, Sylvia Trotter, and Marci Bondurant. Florence was preceded in death by her sister Marjorie Sharff of Sarasota, FL; first Husband J. Simpson Marx, her son Frederick Marx of Bloomfield Hills; MI; her husband Dr. Maurice L. Zox of Columbus, OH, and her parents Meyer and Belle Dreyfus Silverman. Florence loved her family and was very dedicated to them. She was an avid bridge player, former golfer, and loved her winters in Sarasota spending time with her sister Marjorie. She will be remembered as the matriarch of her large family, and her gracious demeanor and warm smile. She will also be remembered for her zest for life and for participating in family milestone events regardless of the destination. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, January 9 at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn - Temple Israel section. Shiva will be observed at Park Towers, 1620 E. Broad St. from 5-8pm on Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to The James Cancer Hospital www.cancer.osu.edu or a charity of donor’s choice.