Cindy Cox:  

Class of '76...40 years...my how time flies! There are a few of you who might remember me from Craigmont High School in Memphis, TN, and even more of you that might remember me from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA. My story sort of combines the two... I came to St. Simons the middle of my 6th grade year, but I had to leave the summer of '75, which was the summer before our senior year at GA. My dad was in the Navy, and since they closed the base, he had a choice of Washington or Memphis, TN. Obviously, Memphis was where I landed. I had been so excited to graduate with the people that I went to school with since the 6th grade, but it didn't happen. I was EXTREMELY angry with my parents for moving us right before my senior year, and told them how unfair it was. But, it did me no good, because we moved anyway. When I got to Memphis, I attended Craigmont high school. It was a TOTALLY different environment than GA, and I experienced a little bit of culture shock in the beginning. Moving from a 'small town' to the 'big city' will do that to you! And, Since I was only there for one year, it was very hard to feel like a part of the school. Now, don't get me wrong, I did make some good friends, and had some really good times and it's not that it was bad, just different than what I was used to. But, I survived, and life went on! I married Jeff Cox on April 15th, 1978. It's hard to believe we've been married for 38 years. ( I was 19 and he was 20!) We have a daughter, Kimberly (36) and a son, Tony (32). Kimberly has 3 children - Hunter (17) (I was a grandmother at 40!), Henry (3 1/2) and Harrison (2). Being a grandparent is the best thing on earth! You get to love the grandkids, spoil them, then give them back to the parents!! And since we are empty nesters now, we decided to rescue 2 dogs. One is a Siberian Husky and the other is a Husky mix. They are the coolest dogs ever! After attending Memphis State University for about a year, and having no idea what career path I wanted to follow, I decided to drop out & start working full time. I started out as a secretary to the Controller for Memphis Trust Company (now Regions Bank). While working there, I was able to take 2 accounting courses, and was able to get lots of hands on experience, all of which started my career in Accounting. Turns out I was pretty good at it, so I found my niche and moved right along. While every job I've had has been in accounting, I have had a very diverse group of employers over the years. Aside from the bank, I have worked for a children & youth psychiatric hospital, an automotive aftermarket engine parts company (Clevite Engine Parts), a school magazine fundraising company, and now I'm in the Medical field. I am the Accounting Manager at MECA (Memphis Eye & Cataract Associates). I have been here for 9 years now, and am hoping that I retire from here. It's a wonderful place to work! Whe...Expand for more