Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Jun 1, 1959 – Nov 13, 2020 (Age 61)
McCoy, Kathleen Joan (nee Stepanek), a loving mother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the age of 61 in her home.
Kathy is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Shannon and Nicole, Jamie, and Ryan; her siblings, Sue Stepanek, Jan Breheny, Dave Stepanek, John Stepanek, Bob Stepanek, and Julie Stepanek; many nieces and nephews, and her feline roommates, Maya and Percy. She is predeceased by her mother, Eloise Joan Stepanek and father, Walter Franklin Stepanek.
“Momma McCoy”, as she was affectionately known, was a selfless and devoted mother to her three boys. Often working two jobs to provide the best life for them no matter the effort or cost to her own well-being, they were the most important thing in her life. She enjoyed creative outlets such as adult coloring books and painting, tending to her plants both indoor and outdoor, playing Scrabble, Wheel of Fortune, and her cats. One of her favorite places to visit was Lone Elk Park to see the buffalo as she loved all animals (except the deer that ate her flowers).
She will be deeply missed.
Services: Visitation at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, November 19, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Interment private. If desired, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Missouri. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
NOTE: Due to current gathering restrictions, a maximum of 25 people allowed in the visitation room at a time. Face masks required and social distancing guidelines apply.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. She was a bundle of energy and an outright Good time to be around.
Ben Samuelson
December 10, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
Sympathy Gift courtesy of Yana Spitzer. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of Kathleen Joan McCoy (nee Stepanek).
Yana Spitzer
November 21, 2020
I knew Kathy as a kid growing up in Omaha. She was so very much FUN.
She shared her positive energy & zest for the simple joys of life with everyone. Her smiles & laughter were wonderful & welcoming. Her loving spirit is forever with us.
Jane Gehringer
November 20, 2020
Shannon, Jamie and Ryan I'm praying for the healing of your broken hearts. Grief will be like the ocean's tides, coming and going. Helen Keller once said: What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us. And Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote: The presence of that absence is everywhere.
I love you all, , .
Chris McCoy
November 20, 2020 | Topeka, KS | Family
Sympathy Gift courtesy of Michael McCoy. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of Kathleen Joan McCoy (nee Stepanek).
Michael McCoy
November 20, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
So much love shared! You are deeply missed. So sorry for your loss McCoy family.
Brad & Lindsey Frenz
November 20, 2020 | Fenton, MO | Friend
Dear Shannon and Jamie, and Ryan, Your mother reminded me so much of my mother. My mother raised four boys by herself and Kathy raised you three. I know from experience how difficult young boys can be! Kathy is to be commended! She raised three successful, intelligent and wonderful young men. I know you will forever be proud of her accomplishments and you will miss her dearly. May God hold you and comfort you during these very difficult days!
Doug Stenslokken
November 19, 2020 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
I will always remember kat as margarita Mccoy. You were a wonderful woman mother, and friend. You will be truly missed
Wendy Johnson
November 19, 2020 | Saint Charles, MO | Friend
Kathleen was a co-worker and a friend at work. She was beautiful person to be around. She was always smiling and always talked about her boys. I loved her "big heels" and her red nails. I will miss seeing her smiling face. May you all be lifted in knowing what a wonderful sweet person she was.
Lorie Hoven
November 19, 2020 | Hillsboro, MO | Coworker