SHIRLEY COX GILDEN

Seneca, SC — Shirley Cox Gilden, 87, wife of the late Theron Gilden, of Seneca, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Cottingham Hospice House.

 

Born in Seneca, SC, Mrs. Gilden was the daughter of the late Wyatt Aiken and Willie Ann Holbrooks Cox. She retired from Becton Dickinson as part of the HR department. Mrs. Gilden was a member of Davis Creek Baptist Church.

 

Mrs. Gilden is survived by her daughter: Gretchen Harbin (Roger Gullion); brother: Terry Ken Cox (Debra); and sisters: Christine Cox Hopkins and Annette “Gay” Cox (James W. Rowland).

 

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Gilden was preceded in death by her son: Dave Gilden; and brother: Jimmy A. Cox.

 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

Flowers are accepted.

 

The family is at their respective homes.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.