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'JUDY' MCCOY
Julia Anne 'Judy' McCoy Mace, age 78 of Gainesville, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 in North Florida Regional Medical Center. Judy was born June 7, 1939 in Arcadia, California to James Glenn and Julia Ekman McCoy.
Judy was a graduate of the University of Arizona. She worked as the director of the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. She was a member of the Gainesville Garden Club and former member of University Women's Club and a volunteer at many agencies in town. Judy was a member of Celebration United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Mace Rogers (John) of St. Paul, MN; son, Brad Mace (Paige) of Gainesville, FL; grandchildren, Julia Anne Rogers, Kathleen Elizabeth Rogers, Brennan Clay Mace, Abigail Jamie Marie Mace and Gavin Lee Halberstadt and great grandson, James Andrew Hansen. She was preceded in death by her brother, James 'Jim' McCoy.
A Celebration of Judy's Life will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at Celebration United Methodist Church, 9501 SW Archer Road, with Rev. Melissa Pisco officiating. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, at http://www.food4kidsfl.org, in memory of Judy Mace. Please visit Judy's memorial page at
www.williamsthomas
funeralhome.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA
(352) 376-7556
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Trish Anderson
May 10, 2018
Love from the McCoy's on the west coast. Our memories of Judy are so very special. Keep your memories of her close in this difficult time. Love to all.
Rachel Shireman
May 10, 2018
Both Jerry and I send condolences to Judy's family. She was such a good person and wonderful friend. Her up-beat attitude and positive outlook were welcome joys. She will be sorely missed.
Barbara Conway
May 9, 2018
What a wonderful, intelligent woman. I value the years I worked for her at WDHL.
Pat and Mimi Reid
May 9, 2018
We are so sorry, Brad and Lisa. We had not seen Judy for many years but she has always been in our thoughts as a caring and wonderful friend during our time in Gainesville. She will be missed greatly by her family and her many friends. Our Sympathy, Pat and Mimi Reid
Gloria Adell
May 9, 2018
It was a pleasure to know Judy & call her my friend, A very caring lady & always loved her smile with the twinkle in her eye as she talked to you. I will cherish my memories & friendship of Judy. A rest well deserved my friend. RIP Judy .. My sympathy to all of the family.
Sheri Dunaway
May 9, 2018
Judy was a cherished friend, mentor, and second mom. I will miss her terribly until we meet again. Prayers for all her family as they mourn the loss of a wonderful mother and grandmother.
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