Betty J. McCoy, 94, of Yates City, passed away, Friday, August, 6, 2021, at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington.
She was born on November 15, 1926, in Elba Center, Illinios, to Elmer and Maude (Elliott) Heller. They preceded her in death along with one sister, Marie Bodinus.
She married John McCoy on October 30, 1949. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1999.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Gary) Inskeep of Yates City; three grandchildren, Sean Ulm, Ryan (Misi) Inskeep, and Dana (Jim) Dawson; eight great-grandchildren, Ella, Betty, Lindsey, Zachary, Jeremy, Dillon, Austin, and Matthew; and three great- great-grandchildren.
Betty was a member of the Douglas United Methodist Church in Douglas. She was a farm wife with her husband for many years.
A private graveside service will be held at Yates City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Douglas United Methodist Church or to Farmington Country Manor.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
Marty Ellen Chatterton wrote on Aug 11, 2021:
"Dear Janet and family, such a dear sweet lady. We loved her and your dad John.She was always sending cards and when I got no response to my last card, I tried to look for some news of her. What a dear lady, I know she will be missed. God Bless you all?"
Janet Edmonds wrote on Aug 9, 2021:
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life blessed and well lived. Psalms 90:10"