Alice Eileen McCoy

Alice Eileen McCoy

- - Alice Eileen McCoy passed away peacefully Monday, October 29, 2018, at the age of 90. She is survived by Bob (Denise) Kujath, Nancy (Mark) Layton, Tom (Pat) Kujath, Diane (David) Pishalski, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was the sixth of eight children born to Walter and Emily McCoy. Alice grew up in Redford, Michigan, graduating from Redford High School. She earned a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan. She worked for many years at the Noble Library in Livonia and at the Civic Center Library in Southfield. She was a children's librarian and member of the Detroit Story League. She was the owner of Books Abound, a fine used book store, first in Royal Oak, and then in downtown Farmington. She was an active member of the Birmingham Temple where she developed many friendships and enjoyed spending time there. In retirement, she traveled all over the world and loved sharing stories of her many adventures. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Birmingham Temple at 11:30 am. The address is 28611 West 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 or to the Birmingham Temple. She is loved and will be greatly missed.