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Ruthie McCoy Obituary
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Antioch Baptist Church, 1454 Florence Street, Reverend K. B. Martin, pastor, Reverend Jonovan Harris and Reverend Clarence Moore officiating. Interment will be in Walker Memorial Park, Augusta, GA. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.
Mrs. McCoy was born August 24, 1915 in Berrien County, GA and lived over 85 years in Augusta, GA. She was a graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School, class of 1964. Mrs. McCoy was one of the founders of Second Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she served as the church clerk. She was a singer and musician of church choirs in the Greater Augusta area; to include the Walker Baptist Choir and the Second Mt. Moriah Senior Choir. Mrs. McCoy served as President of the PTA for many terms at Charles T. Walker Elementary School. On her 100 birthday the Mayor and the city of Augusta honored her for all of her outstanding service over the years, by proclaiming August 24, 2015 as Ruthie Mae McCoy Day.
Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Robert L. McCoy, Sr.; her two sons, Norris P. McCoy and Robert Elzy McCoy, Jr.; all four of her sisters, and her two brothers.
Mrs. McCoy leaves to cherish her memories to her sons, Paul L. (Judy) McCoy and Chaplain Michael L. (Sharon) McCoy; two daughters, Mary Ruth McCoy Cunningham and Margaret Wilkes; one sister-in-law, Catherine McCoy. She also leaves ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends (today) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Second Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1404 Brown Street, Augusta, GA 30901. Friends may call the funeral home for more information.
W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706)722-6401.
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Deacons Ernest and Willie Crump Anderson
July 2, 2017
Reverend Michael, Sister Sharon McCoy and family may God give you comfort and peace as you go through this time of loss. You will continue to be in our prayers! Love you!
james prince
June 30, 2017
The son of the late louise wynn, mr. james prince. R.I.P.
June 30, 2017
McCoy Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Her. McCoy and I worked together many years in M.A. Jones Court #577 (Heroines of Jericho). She loved her Masonic Family and Court. May God continue to strengthen you.
Her. Dora Hawes
(M.A. Jones Court #577)
Beverly Griffin
June 30, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Mary and the McCoy family..
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Oatman Oatman
June 29, 2017
My love and prayers go. out to the family
Hollis Howard
June 29, 2017
my prayer is with all the family
Mary Black
June 29, 2017
I have known Mrs. Ruth all of my life. She was truly a Blessing to my Family. She will be truly missed. I am sure She will hear God say Well Done thy Good and Faithful Servant. My deepest Condolences to the family
Sarah Jones
June 27, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 26, 2017
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Mary Moore
June 26, 2017
My prayers are with you and your family
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