Carole Brooks McCoy

Carole Brooks McCoy obituary, Gainesville, FL

Carole Brooks McCoy

Carole McCoy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forest Meadows Funeral Home - Gainesville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Carole Brooks McCoy, 91, a beloved mother, passed away on May 27, 2025. Born on July 10, 1933 in Charlotte, NC. Carole was known for her kindness and sweet and loving nature to her family and anyone she met. Carole was actively involved with community service through the Junior League and loved performing with the Children's Theater where she made many wonderful friends. Carole is survived by her children Tim McCoy and Page Graham, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; Carole also had a son, Jimmy McCoy, that sadly passed away 10 years ago.
There will be a memorial service at Southwest United Methodist Church on 2400 SW Williston Road Gainesville, FL 32608 at 10:00 AM on 6/2/25. Burial will be at Forest Meadows Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow burial at Joan Gowan home at 406 NE 5th Avenue 32601. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haven Hospice in honor of Carole McCoy.
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