Mrs. Fannie Mae McCoy

It is with heartfelt sorrow that the management and staff of Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc., announces the passing of Mrs. Fannie Mae McCoy of Lamar, SC. Mrs. McCoy transitioned on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC, following an illness. 

Funeral service is 12:00 PM noon on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Outreach Community Church, Lamar, SC. Interment will follow in Plaza Memorial Cemetery. 

Obituary

    Mrs. Fannie Mae McCoy was born October 3, 1941 in Darlington, SC, a daughter of the late Alice McCutcheon. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC.

    She attended Darlington County Public Schools and was employed as a Housekeeper, Housewife, and Caregiver.

    She was united in marriage to the late Willie McCoy and they opened their home to any and everyone. She was referred to some as Mother Teresa because she reared many children besides her own.

    At an early age, she grew up in New Bethel Baptist Church where she was a member of the Gospel Choir.  She later became a member of Bethany Baptist Church for many years where she served on the Auxiliary Boards and Choir. She also was a member of Image of Christ in Lamar. After her health declined, she attended Outreach Community Church along with Jackie Gilmore and enjoyed her time there. Fannie was blessed to serve under some great men and women of God. Her favorite songs were, “Packing Up” and “This Morning When I Rose.”

    Fannie was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Willie McCoy; her loving daughter, Willie Mae Williams;   her siblings: David Gibson, Malachi Dargan, Rebecca Thomas, Janie Mae Walker, Martha Alice Enoch, Virginia Gilmore, Mae Frances Williams, Gerline Brown; her in-laws: Mary Hanna, Shirley Washington, Rebecca Jackson, Arthur McCoy and Eddie McCoy.

    Those left to cherish her precious memories are: her children: Roosevelt Williams of Lamar, SC, and Leon (Jackie) Williams of the home; grandchildren she reared as her own: Tameka (Amon) McDuffie of Hartsville, SC, Benjamin Williams of Darlington, SC, Deion Williams and Jayceon Epps, both of the home; grandchildren: Kendrick (Loretta) Harris, Mikequel (Amelia) Harris, Roosevelt Williams, Courtney Williams, Leon Williams, Jr.; great grandchild she reared, Keyalana (Ny) Williams; several great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; a sister, Vone Gilmore; sister-in-law, Rosa Mae Dargan; god-daughters: Tammy Gilmore and Shanice Jackson; a host of nieces and nephews she loved dearly; children she reared in the home: Jermaine, Tammy, Tamara, Crystal, Jeanelle, Kisha and Jack; special friend she could always count on, Mary Jordan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

    A special thanks to those who assisted in her care: Med-Atlantic Transportation who loved her dearly, Jackie who she called daughter-in-law, Randy and his children who she loved, Miranda, Jadria, Keria, Quetta, Deasia, Betty Spann, and Toe Smith.

Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the residence, 636 East Jackson Street, Lamar, SC.

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