Gladys Lucille McCoy

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Service Schedule
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy. 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
10:00 A. M.
Cemetery
Ballews Chapel Cemetery
Grubbs, AR  
Memorial Contributions
American Cancer Society
P. O Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK  73123
Gladys Lucille McCoy

of Elaine, AR

February 28, 1925 - July 30, 2020

Gladys Lucille Mc Coy (Harrell), 95, of Elaine, passed away Thursday, July 30th at DeWitt Hospital. Gladys was born February 28, 1925, in Ettawah, AR. She was 1 of 9 children born to Joe and Flora Harrell. Gladys Married Charlie McCoy in1942 and they had 1 daughter, Particia Ann McCoy Hoge. She was preceded in death by both her husband and daughter. She is survived by her granddaughter, Keli Bertani, her grandchildren, Dominic Bertani and Francesca Bertani, her great grandson, Jude Bertani and many wonderful friends.
Gladys was known to be a hard worker, she could accomplish anything she set her mind to do. She was a retired school teacher and she loved teaching her students, working on the farm and tending to her flowers and crafts. Her favorite time was spent around her yard, she strived to have flowers blooming all summer. She was a member of Elaine Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, AR. has charge of arrangements. Funeral service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park on August 4, 2020 at 10:00 A. M. Burial to follow at Ballew's Chapel Cemetery in Grubbs, AR..

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Carolyn Johnson
Shelby, MS
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

I loved this lady! She was a wonderful teacher. Always kept you engaged with her stories. She was full of energy, had a positive outlook, encouraging and kind. And she loved her Charley. Have heard countless stories(every day things) of their life together.
My sympathy in her famy's loss. She was a wonderful example.

Mona G.Benefield
Bentonville, AR
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Mrs. McCoy was my 6th grade teacher at DeSoto, one of my very favorite of all time. Thought of her often. Lots of great memories of this wonderful lady. Thoughts and prayers for her family.

Tawana W.
St. Charles, AR
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Sunday, August 2, 2020

A sweet, determined lady for sure! Happy to get to know her over the last year. Will miss seeing her. Prayers for her family.

Tawana W.
St. Charles, AR
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Sunday, August 2, 2020

A sweet, determined lady for sure! Happy to get to know her over the last year. Will miss seeing her. Prayers for her family.

Glen Tinsley JR (Ricky) and family
Marianna, AR
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Saturday, August 1, 2020

Prayers and condolences to the family.
She taught my Uncle Floyd Johnston in the fourth or fifth grade. She will be missed.

Jimmie Kaye Kuhre
Helena, AR
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Friday, July 31, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs.McCoy drove the school bus from Elaine to DeSoto when I was in school at DeSoto from around 1970 to 1977. She was always so sweet and lots of fun. Wonderful lady!!