Maryalice Coy Moore, 97, of Manteno, formerly of Morrisonville, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at her home.

Maryalice was born May 14, 1926, in Morrisonville, the daughter of William D. and Opal I. (Hawkins) Coy.  She graduated from Morrisonville High School where she was a cheerleader and played drums in the band.  She earned a bachelor’s degree from MacMurray College for Women in Jacksonville, IL.  Maryalice moved to Daytona Beach, FL, for 32 years, where she was assistant vice president and manager of the Daytona Beach Shores bank office.  She retired early to return to Morrisonville to help care for her father. Maryalice then worked at Regions Bank in Taylorville.  She was an active member of the Morrisonville United Methodist Church for many years, serving as church secretary for 9 years and was a member of United Methodist Women.  Maryalice belonged to Civic Janes and the Morrisonville Historical Society, where she was a past treasurer.

Her other family was her many beloved cats with unique names like Faux Pas and Peachy Keen.  In 2017 she relocated to Manteno to be near her dear friend, Deberah Smith.

Maryalice was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jerry Coy.

Graveside Ceremony: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Morrisonville Cemetery with Rev. Jim Ferrill officiating.

Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville has been entrusted with the ceremonies.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Maryalice, or to offer condolences.