Helen A. Cox, age 78 of Canton, passed away Sunday evening at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Youngstown she has been a Canton resident for most of her life. She is survived by her foster mother Grandma White, children Thomas J. Cox, Sr, Charlotte Cox, Floyd (Melinda) Cox, Irene Cox, Louise Cox, Bonnie Cox, 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, caretaker and special friend Christine Wheeler and very special friend Helen Brewer. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Charles Cox, Jr, four brothers. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 6 to 8 pm at the Rossi Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 am in the funera home with Rev. Gary Smith officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.