Nelda Florence McCoy's Obituary
Nelda Florence McCoy (Friese), 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2025.
Nelda was born in Shelbyville, IL on July 25, 1937. Nelda was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. She was a devout Christian and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in 1955. She was an active member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church congregation for sixty plus years. She was married to Ronald D. McCoy on September 11th, 1960, and they were together for 63 years until his passing in 2024. She especially enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Nelda is survived by her three sons: Stan and Kara (Thorne Bay, AK), Brian and Michele (Montgomery, IL), and Steve and Sandy (Naperville, IL); granddaughters Ella, Olivia, Kyleigh, and Payton; grandson Liam. Also surviving are many siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. Nelda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald, brothers Ronald and James, and sisters Maurine, Carol, and Maxine.
A visitation and memorial service will be held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2155 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL, 62526 on Saturday, April 12, 2024. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00am, and the funeral service will follow immediately at 11:00am.
Flowers should be sent to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2155 N Oakland Ave, Decatur IL 62526 prior to Saturday April 12th. Memorials can be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Camp CILCA (4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall, IL, 62625); or American Heart Association.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Homes at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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