Jean McCoy Obituary

Jean E. Lewis McCoy CHESAPEAKE - "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) The Lord longed to hold his child, Jean, in his loving arms and called her home April 14, 2010. Jean was born the daughter of the late John Jr. and the late Matilda Lewis July 24, 1943. She was also preceded in death by her loving sister, Elsie Wilson. An affectionate wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Jean is survived by her compassionate husband, Leonard McCoy Jr.; three wonderful children, Alecia McCoy and Leonard McCoy III (Lakeesha) of Chesapeake, and Gary McCoy of Fairfax, Va.; three amazing grandchildren, Reginald McCoy, Taylor McCoy and Leonard "Maxwell" McCoy IV; six siblings, Thelma Jones (Richard) of Pittsburgh, John Lewis III (Alean) of Virginia Beach, Yvonne Lewis of Chesapeake, Howard Lewis (Shirley) of Upper Marlboro, Md., Doris Edmonds of Williamsburg, Va., and Keith Lewis of Belcamp, Md.; seven in-laws, Doris Bellamy (James), George McCoy (Fannie), Kenneth McCoy, Jean Taylor, Jerry McCoy, and Michael McCoy; and one godson, Andrew Wilson. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A wake will be held at Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, Sunday, April 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. The homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, at New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church, 5549 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. The interment will be held in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Pastor Leroy Ricks Sr. of New Berean Baptist Church will officiate.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean McCoy

14 Entries

Diane Wilson

June 13, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Keith Lewis

May 4, 2010

Life as I know it will not be the same without my sister. She taught us so much and was always the happy face in the crowd. She was the fun of the family and the hardest working grandmother I know. Her love for us all will live on in our hearts and her faith in God will live on as an example for me and my family. Sing a good song unto the Lord Jean, we love you and miss you so.

Jean Taylor

May 3, 2010

Jean L. McCoy was my dearest sister-in-law. She was always supported for my family. When my husband, Walter Taylor passed in 2004, she was one of the love ones waiting for me when I reached home. I will never forget seeing her and knowing that she loved me and my family and would never hesitate to be supportive. I will miss her, but I know that God is happy to have her and we here, will always keep her in our hearts.

Patricia Armstrong

April 25, 2010

Jean was always an encourager. I taught with her at Arrowhead Elem. for 14 years and she always showed care, compassion and a sense of humor toward everyone--students and faculty. Her love for the Lord and serving Him was foremost in her life.

Brooke Roberts

April 19, 2010

The McCoy Family & ("Country"),

You are forever in my heart and prayers and I only thank you for allowing me to take part in Mrs. McCoy's care! She was a very strong and amazing woman with a faith in God that was and is an inspiration! You are a wonderful family and I know you will find peace in knowing that she is home, safe and sound without any pain.

Brooke Roberts RN

April 19, 2010

To Leonard McCoy III and Lakeesha, just wanted you to know that our prayers are with you. We are sorry that we could not visit, but we were praying for your comfort during your time of sorrow. May God continue to bless you and your family and we will contiue to keep you in our prayers. Steve and Ruby Johnson of New Galilee Baptist Church Chesapeake, VA

Jessica Gurley

April 19, 2010

Mr. McCoy your wife was definetly one of a kind and will be missed dearly. I am grateful or having the privelage of meeting you both and being able to take part in her care. My heart truely goes out to you.
Jessica, NCP

joyce simms

April 18, 2010

I was a secretary at Arrowhead Elementary and loved Jean very much. She always had a smile and was always encouraging to students, parents and co-workers. She truly is resting from her labors. Joyce Simms

April 17, 2010

Mr. McCoy and family,

It was truly a pleasure for us to have known Mrs. McCoy. God has an angel in His wings right now. Our prayers go out to you and your family right now.

Yolanda H., RN and Vanessa W., LPN

Allen & Frieda Cason

April 17, 2010

Praying for your family. Mrs. McCoy was my daughter's Sunday School teacher. My daughter loved attending her class. Mrs. McCoy was a wonderful and loving teacher. We loved her spirit. She will truly be missed. We are thankful to have worked with Mrs. McCoy at New Berean Baptist Church. She was truly a woman of GOD; serving the LORD always!

Keep looking to JESUS!

Keeping you in our prayers,

Allen, Frieda, Victoria & Alanna Cason

April 17, 2010

Jean was a wonderful Christian person.
I knew her from BSF where we studied God's Word together. May the God of Comfort be with you and your family during your hour of breavement. I will truly miss her. With love and sympathy

Kathy Fenner - Chesapeake, Va

Ruverta Holmes

April 17, 2010

To Mr. Leonard and Family,

May the blessings and strength of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, overtake you and comfort you today, tomorrow and always.

Mrs. Jean was a lovely woman of God and she was always ready to give an encouraging word from the Lord.

God Bless,
Next Door Neighbor
Ruverta J. Holmes & Family

Geraline Cox

April 17, 2010

I knew Jean through the Chesapeake Day Women's Bible Study Fellowship class. It was my joy to also teach two of her grandchildren in the Children's Program of the same BSF class. Thank you, Lord for the opportunity to share God's Word with Jean. She loved the Lord and often shared of her many opportunities to witness to others. She will be missed, yet I rejoice in her HOMEGOING.

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