Patricia Mae Morales

Patricia Mae Morales, age 54, of Des Moines, passed away on April 24, 2026.

Patricia was born on December 23, 1971, to James and Anna Mae (Caples) Cox, in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her life, she was known as an excellent treasure hunter and had a huge love of dogs.

Patricia is survived by her children, Michael Alvin Cox-Vega, Amanda Cox-Rodriguez and Anthony Serrano; grandchildren, Xavier Lopez, Andre Garza, Royce Kaye, Jedidiah Spencer II, Rose Spencer and Nicklaus Spencer: and siblings, James Cox and Sheila Lampe. She was preceded in death by her parents.