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Judi McCoy
Cape Charles - Judith Ann Karol McCoy, national bestselling author of 'The Dog Walker Mystery' series and other novels, died February 18, in Cape Charles, Va. Born and raised in Joliet, IL, Judi was the published author of 22 mystery and romance novels. Her first, "I Dream of You" won Waldenbooks 2002 award for best-selling new author. Her most recent series, the popular Dog Walker Mysteries, debuted in 2009 with "Hounding the Pavement", all royalties from which Judi donated to the Best Friends Animal Society. Her 2010 novel "Death in Show" Dogwalker mystery won Romantic Times Most Humorous Mystery award. Her latest novel, "Fashion Faux-Paw," will be published in March 2012.
In addition to writing novels, Judi was a cornerstone of Crescent Moon Press, led many writing workshops for aspiring writers at national conferences and mentored numerous new authors. Judi judged women's gymnastics for over 25 years in New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia, including five as the New Jersey State Judging Director. She spent many hours mentoring judges, gymnasts and coaches.
Judi is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dennis McCoy; her beloved dogs Buckley, Belle, Sasha, and Polly; daughter Sara Hisel-McCoy of Takoma Park, MD and her husband, Elza, and their children Spencer and Parker: daughter Carey Santiago of Concord, N.C. and her husband, Nelson; sister Nancy Karol Doherty of Hillsborough, N.J.; niece Claire Doherty Morgan and her husband, Jason of Vancouver, Wash.; and nephew John Doherty of Succasunna, N.J..
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 22, at 11 a.m. at the Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Judi's name to Tidewater Bichon Frise Rescue, P.O. Box 8084, Suffolk, VA 23438.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home, Cape Charles, Virginia.
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I just looked up Judi McCoy to tell her how much I enjoyed her book. I smiled all the way through it. She made me happy years after her passing on.
Sue Wright
December 19, 2023
What a fun and wonderful person Judi was. I loved her spirit and enthusiasm and considered her a good friend. We didn't see each other, but did keep in touch after she quit judging gymnastics and I moved to NC. She had volunteered to come to visit me and speak at my book club when it was my turn to host it, but she left this world way too early. What a loss her death is to everyone who knew her. I know she's in God's hands. My sympathy to all the family.
Joan Crepps
February 27, 2012
Judi's passion, committment and dedication for all the people, dogs and things she loved so much will be greatly missed. She touched many lives and we love her for her generousity of her time and wisdom.
Donna Robacker
February 23, 2012
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