Precious Natasha "Tosha" Cox

Precious Natasha Cox was born on August 16 1972, to the late Jennie V. Cox and Louis J. Bland in Myrtle Beach, SC. She departed this life early on Friday May 16, 2025 in Augusta, GA. Precious lived a life marked by warmth, generosity and a fiercely loving spirit. Precious found immense joy in spending time with her beloved boys and creating new meals in the kitchen. She was a lover at heart and always lived making the best out of every moment never ceasing to appreciate the good and the bad. She was a woman of faith, positivity and strength. 

Precious attended Myrtle Beach public schools in her early education and later attended Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC with a focus in Business. After attending college, she returned to Myrtle Beach where she focused her work primarily in management and assisted her mother with operations of the family business, "Cadillac's" in Atlantic Beach. She continued her career in management expanding and excelling in clothing retail. She became known for her style and way of accessorizing her outfits.

Precious attended Greater True Light Ministries faithfully as a virtual member and physically when she able and in March of 2025 she rededicated her life to Christ and received salvation. She was not ashamed to praise and give thanks to God. 

Among her achievements, her most profound joy and pride was being a mother. They were always her top priority and she always went above and beyond to see them happy. She also lovingly assisted in raising her niece, Chanell, and nephew, Rapheal, demonstrating the boundless capacity of her heart.  

Those who knew Precious will fondly remember her dark and witty sense of humor, her wonderfully non-judgmental nature, and the deep well of love and compassion she held for others. Her radiant personality and generous spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jennie V. Cox and Louis J. Bland, two sisters, Rachel Cox and Thelma Williams; two nieces, Betty Cox and Daja Sherron; one uncle, Aris Cox; and one brother, Morgan B. Keel. 

She leaves to cherish memories, two beloved sons, Brayden Hemingway and Skylar Hemingway of Myrtle Beach, SC; and one special niece affectionately known as her own daughter, Chanell Smalls (Timothy Smalls) of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Thenell Cox and Jennifer Cox of Myrtle Beach, SC; four brothers, Jimmy “Jose” Cox of Wilmington, NC, Floyd Keel of Longs, SC, Steve Livingston of Little River, SC, and Quandous Best of Aynor, SC; two adopted sisters, Teneka Alston of Charlotte, NC and Ella Mae Bowman of Kingstree, SC; two best friends, Jack Gore of Myrtle Beach, SC and Serenda Livingston of Loris, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends who will deeply miss her. 

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