Eleanor "LaWave" McCoy

Eleanor "LaWave" McCoy Battle Creek Eleanor "LaWave" McCoy, 85 of Battle Creek passed away Thursday November 25, 2010. She was born on August 13, 1925 in Battle Creek to Henry and Anna (Olsen) Gallihugh. Eleanor graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1943. She married Charles E. McCoy on September 12, 1942, he preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 1999. Eleanor was employed at several businesses over the years including Ben Franklin, Michigan Bell Telephone Company, Calhoun County Court House and as a dispatcher for Emmett Township Fire Department. She is survived by a son, Charles E. McCoy Jr., of Battle Creek, six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and a special friend Sharon Richardi. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughters, Deborah L. Rozell and Lois A. Walling, brothers, Harold and Eugene Gallihugh. Eleanor enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. Family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. Sunday November 28, 2010 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home where services will be held 1p.m. Monday. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.