ARIE E. McCOY

JANUARY 21, 1925 – DECEMBER 28, 2009
ANDERSON, SC – Frances Marie Ellison McCoy, age 84, formerly of Sheldon Drive, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Rainey Hospice House.
 
Born in Anderson, SC, on January 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Carl Ellison and Eva Rogers Ellison.  She was a graduate of Anderson College and was a homemaker.  Mrs. McCoy was a member of the Anderson Garden Club and was very supportive of the Special Olympics, Area 14.  She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
 
Survivors include her children: Brenda M. Drady of Anderson, Sylvia M. Jones and husband, Jack of Anderson, Vickie M. Fouts and husband, Sam of Atlanta, Kenneth L. McCoy and wife, Gayle of Anderson, and Roger L. McCoy of Anderson; brother, Carl Ellison of Anderson; grandchildren: Jennifer Woods, Matthew Jones, Kevin Fouts, Mark Fouts, Ashley Brooks, Captain Carl McCoy USAF, and Melody Roberts; and seven great grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth L. McCoy, Sr.; a son, Richard M. McCoy; a grandson, Joseph McCoy; and two brothers: R.C. Ellison and Melvin Ellison.
 
The Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by the Reverend Dr. Tony Smith.  A family committal service will follow in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery.
 
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 pm until 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, and also thirty minutes prior to the funeral service on Wednesday. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Hospice of The Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.