(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)Kathryn King McCoy, age 95, was reunited with her spouse, Charles Ray McCoy, on January 16, 2022, after a quarter century of holding his wedding band closely. The final well spent moments of Kathryn’s life took place in her daughter’s home surrounded by family and laughter.
Kathryn was born to Clarence Owen and Sue May King on August 18, 1926, in Galena, Missouri where she grew up with her two siblings.
At the age of 15, Kathryn married her childhood and forever sweetheart on May 31, 1942. Charles Ray was shortly drafted into WWII but soon returned home to his “Katy” and their first of five children. Together, they built a family life, and legacy dedicated to the Lord.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband in July of 1996 after celebrating 54 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her brother Robert King, a grandson Micah Ansley, and a great granddaughter Abby Hulderman.
Kathryn leaves behind her sister Betty Jean Burrow of Lee’s Summit and 5 children and spouses; Roger and Marti McCoy of Joplin, Marsha and Ken Ansley of Webb City, Marilyn and Paul Smith of Joplin, Patty and Terry Ogden of Carthage, and Curt and Patti McCoy of Joplin. Also left behind includes her 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Kathryn was a faithful friend of God. She was a lifelong member of College Heights Christian Church, was active in Prime Timers and Cheerleader ministry. She was a dedicated prayer warrior for her family and friends, praying for them by name daily. Kathryn was a wonderful homemaker and was generous with all she had. She had a surprising ability to light up a room with laughter and her joy was her family.
Proverbs 31: 28-29
“Her Children rise and call her blessed. Her Husband also and he praises her. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday January 20, 2022, at Mason-Woodard Mortuary chapel with Rick Bushnell officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Kathryn’s namesake and great granddaughter, Kathryn Stratton, had the honor of capturing the spirit and life of Kathryn King McCoy in writing this obituary.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to God’s Resort and sent in care of the mortuary.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband in July of 1996 after celebrating 54 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her brother Robert King, a grandson Micah Ansley, and a great granddaughter Abby Hulderman.
Kathryn leaves behind her sister Betty Jean Burrow of Lee’s Summit and 5 children and spouses; Roger and Marti McCoy of Joplin, Marsha and Ken Ansley of Webb City, Marilyn and Paul Smith of Joplin, Patty and Terry Ogden of Carthage, and Curt and Patti McCoy of Joplin. Also left behind includes her 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Kathryn was a faithful friend of God. She was a lifelong member of College Heights Christian Church, was active in Prime Timers and Cheerleader ministry. She was a dedicated prayer warrior for her family and friends, praying for them by name daily. Kathryn was a wonderful homemaker and was generous with all she had. She had a surprising ability to light up a room with laughter and her joy was her family.
Proverbs 31: 28-29
“Her Children rise and call her blessed. Her Husband also and he praises her. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday January 20, 2022, at Mason-Woodard Mortuary chapel with Rick Bushnell officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Kathryn’s namesake and great granddaughter, Kathryn Stratton, had the honor of capturing the spirit and life of Kathryn King McCoy in writing this obituary.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to God’s Resort and sent in care of the mortuary.
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