Taylorville Obits

Myrtle I. Coy of Taylorville

Myrtle I. Coy, 97, of Taylorville, IL. passed away at 2:05pm, Sunday, November 6, 2011 at her residence.  She was born February 20, 1914 in Shobenier, IL the daughter of Louis B. and Iva Finkbone Enlow.  On March 9, 1936 she married Harold S. Coy in Taylorville and he preceded her in death on October 28, 1973.  Mrs. Coy was affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church in Taylorville.  She was an avid bingo player and loved playing at the Eagles Club in Taylorville, the American Legion in Kincaid and the American Legion in Stonington.  She had worked at Specialized Products for 8 years.

Surviving are her sons; Harold R. Coy, John A. Coy and Richard E. Coy and wife Kathy all of Taylorville, and Lawrence D. Coy of Moscow Mills, Missouri.  Daughters; Linda McCarty, Virginia C. Boone, and Marilyn Faye Cline and husband Dave all of Taylorville.  There are 33 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 son, Robert Joness, 1 Grandson, Ric Cline, 8 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, November 10, 2011 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Beard officiating.  Burial will be in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until time of Service in the funeral home on Thursday.

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