Ruth Mccoy

Ruth Howard McCoy, 86, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2011. She was born on April 3, 1924 in Noodle, Texas to Clarence Howard and Armenta Wheeler Howard. Orphaned at the age of eight, she and her siblings, Dorothy May, Ethel, Anne, and Clyde, were raised at Boles Home in Quinlin, Texas.

Ruth married Raymond Anderson McCoy on November 11, 1948, in Abilene. Widowed in June 1959, she raised their four children, John, Monty Ruth, Dolores, and Raymond Jr. She became an LVN in 1970. Ruth found lifelong friends while working at Abilene State School before retiring in 1985.

Ruth enjoyed gardening, painting, and country car rides. Her children treasure her wonderful artwork. Ruths greatest gift is that she taught her family the true love of Christ. We are blessed to have known such a sweet and loving woman.

Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her sister Dorothy May, and her granddaughter Melody McCoy. Ruth is survived by her children John McCoy Liz, Monty Ruth Sanderson, Dolores Cowart Darrow, Raymond McCoy Jr. Cynthia, her grandchildren Jesse McCoy Jody, Jill McCoy, Amber Cowart Smith Phillip, Chase McCoy Danielle, Brianna Cowart, and Reed Sanderson, and her greatgrandchildren Kenzie Ruth McCoy, Zachary McCoy, Nicholas McCoy, Joseph Risalvato, Jacob McCoy, and Maxim Risalvato.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 PM

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Thursday, March 10, 2011
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606