Born: September 5, 1952 - Deceased: 20200831
Marsha Ann McCoy, nee Eastridge, 67, of O’Fallon, IL, born Friday, September 5, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at her residence in O’ Fallon, IL.
Marsha grew up in Cahokia, IL, and graduated from Cahokia High School and Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. In May of 1978, she married Roscoe (Mac) McCoy Jr, and they had 42 wonderful years together. Marsha loved her family which always included her beloved dogs, her friends and neighbors. Marsha was a person of strong Christian faith and attended St. Paul UCC church. She loved music, traveling and enjoying her home with family and friends. Marsha enjoyed yoga and working out at the O’fallon YMCA.
Marsha worked for the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Office, Ralston Purina, RalCorp and retired as a Post Award Specialist from Allsup Inc. in Belleville. After retiring, Marsha volunteered at the Community Interfaith Food Pantry.
Preceded in death by her:
- Parents: Roscoe C. and Mary E., nee Garner, Eastridge.
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Roscoe (Mac) McCoy Jr. of O’Fallon IL
- Brother: Bret (Debbie) Eastridge of Belleville, IL
- Brothers-in-law
- Donald (Dianna) McCoy of Belleville, IL
- Russell (Jeannie) McCoy of Katy, Tx
- Dear nieces, nephew, cousins and friends
Special Thanks: Special thank you to staff at BJC Hospice, for the excellent care given to Marsha and the family.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRAHOPE.ORG) GIVE or the Community Interfaith Food Pantry.
Visitation: Visitation from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Live stream can be viewed at time of service at http://www.facebook.com/kurrusfh
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastors, Michelle Torigian and Michael Foppe officiating. Private Family Interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
14 Comments
September 1970
Room 204. Weller Hall
Eastern Illinois University:
The beginning of a 50 year friendship
that was wonderful
and for which I am forever grateful.
Chris (Keene) Taylor
Cave Creek, AZ
Mac, We are so sorry to hear about Marsha’s passing. We know this has been very difficult for you both. May God hold you both in His loving arms with His comfort and His peace. Sending you love and prayers.
Mac, I’m devastated to see this. Although our contact has been so limited, she has been in my heart since those early days at EIU. She will always be one of the most special people I have ever known. My deepest, heartfelt sympathies.
My deepest condolences to Mac and family. I worked with Marsha at Allsup for many years. I remember fun times and good conversations with Marsha. We would discuss the antics of our silly, but loveable, dogs. Marsha was a wonderful lady with a kind heart. The loss of her too soon is so sad. Thoughts and prayers are being sent.
Mac, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Mac sorry to read about your wife. I remember you talking about Marsha and your dog.
Hope to make visitation Sunday. I told Richard Bruha also
Mac, so sorry yet relieved to hear she is no longer hurting. She Is a cherished friend and I will miss her deeply.
Please know she often spoke of your strength and compassion and how a he relied so heavily on you to see her through.
Mac, So sorry to hear such bad news. You have our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Mac, I pray God’s comfort for you and your family during this time of sadness ?
Mac,
I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Mac, from your neighbors on Lindenleaf our condolences and sorrow are with you and your family.
Dear Mac, Bill and I are so very sad to hear this news and will keep you and the family in our prayers. We are not in Missouri, otherwise we would definitely make the visitation on Sunday. We’ll deem it a privilege to make a donation to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance in Marsha’s honor.
Late June I asked Marsha how long we had been friends. Our parents had been friends, we did everything together in high school, went picked up from college for concerts and she was in my wedding. Marsha did not an answer to my question but thought it was a great question. She was an amazing friend and strong woman. Thankful for her knowledge she shared regarding cancer.
MAC. GALE AND I DID NOT KNOW THAT MARSHA HAD PASSED. OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND OUR PRAYERS
ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. GALE AND MARIE MIDYETT