Joyce Evelyn McCoy

September 24, 1936 - May 25, 2020

Joyce Evelyn McCoy, age 83 passed away at 4:00 AM, Monday, May 25, 2020 at Gibson Family Center of Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN due to complications of Covid-19. Per Joyce’s request, no services will be held. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of arrangements. Joyce was born on September 24, 1936 in Henryville, IN the daughter of the late LeRoy M. and Agnes M. (Sprigler) Andres. She married Harold E. McCoy on December 30,1961 in Sellersburg, IN; he preceded her in death on November 29, 2013. She is survived by two sons, William S. McCoy and wife Phyllis of Gays, IL, Dr. Timothy J. McCoy and wife Darlene of Alexandria, VA; four grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Michael McCoy of Gays, IL, Joshua and Zachary McCoy of Alexandria, VA; and two sisters, Carolyn Thornton and husband Chris Forney of Washington, D.C., and Janet Broady and husband Don of New Albany, IN. Joyce was a devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Mattoon, IL, dedicated member of the national service organization Epsilon Sigma Alpha for fifty years, local chapter Alpha Epsilon, and charter member of Omega Nu since 1999. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and taking care of her family. Joyce was a selfless and kind-hearted woman who made a lasting impact on many. Her legacy will live on through her loved ones. Memorials in her honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.come/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.