Pomeroy Chamber to honor Terrilie Cox

POMEROY–Terrilie Cox will be posthumously recognized as the 2024 Hall of Fame Honoree at the Chamber Cowboy Breakfast for her many years of service to the Garfield County Fair. She passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 72.

Terrilie Cox moved to Pomeroy, from Spokane, in 1974 with her husband Bill Cox and two children Andi and Josh. She was by Bill's side when he began his farming career and they started their own Hereford cattle herd and brand, CX Ranch. Her Garfield County Fair experience began when their children Andi and Josh started showing their cattle as 4-H members at the fair. Their youngest child, Piper, soon joined her older siblings in the show ring. Terrilie was a regular volunteer for anyone who needed help.

She could often be found helping 4-H or FFA members find their show sticks, combs or twisting a tail when needed, selling tickets for the Miss Piggy Raffle or volunteering in food and exhibitor booths. As her children grew out of 4-H and FFA, she continued supporting the Open Beef Barn, where Bill would exhibit many of their CX Ranch Hereford cattle every year. She then became the Open Beef Barn Superintendent for more than a decade, where her creativity truly shined. She handmade three cowboys out of Bill's old clothing and hats and then would arrange and prop them every year according to the theme of that fair.

Terrilie would also nurture her gorgeous potted flowers through the summer so they could be used to help spruce up the exterior of the beef barns for the Fair. Due to her work ethic, diligence and skills, the Open Beef Barn was awarded the coveted Black and White Ribbon several times.

Every year was always a delight to see what ingenuity Terrilie had whipped up for the fair. Her creativity could not be contained to the beef barns however, as she was a talented seamstress, gardener, photographer, and artist. Not one for seeking the spotlight, she would only enter her achievements to help "beef" up entries to help enhance the entire Garfield County Fair.

Terrilie also served on the Garfield County Fair Board and was pivotal in making great improvements during her time on the board. She was dedicated to stepping up and providing service where needed and lived her life accordingly. She much preferred to be behind the scenes helping, but she couldn't hide the products of her gifted mind and hard work.

Terrilie was a long-time supporter and staple of the Garfield County Fair. Whether she was show-ring side watching her husband, kids and grandkids show cattle, creating original exhibits, or lending a deft hand, her presence, innovation, and expertise will be greatly missed.