Dorothy McCoy Obituary

In loving memory of Dorothy McCoy (Belleville, Illinois), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who departed this world on August 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Dorothy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy McCoy to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Dorothy's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Dorothy's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her significant other Gerald Leonard McCoy; her parents, Willie Lee Lerch (Dorothy) and Theodore Gawlak; and her siblings, Patricia Stewart and Theodore Gawlak.

She is survived by: her sons, Mark McCoy (Nancy), Kent McCoy (Lisa), Gary McCoy (Alma) and Glenn McCoy (Laura); and her great grandchildren, Gianna McCoy and Alice McCoy Primelles.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.