Doris McCoy Obituary
The memory of Doris McCoy of Jerseyville, Illinois, who passed away on October 10, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Doris McCoy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter L. Gress Sr. and Catherine E. Gress (Banghart); her husband James Henry McCoy; and her siblings, Maxine Hagen, Gerald Gress and Peter L. Gress, Jr..
She is survived by: her daughters, Cathie (Ron Sears) and Jill (Jeff Plato); her grandchildren, James Nicholas (Tashi Sears) of Millbrook and Megan Plato of Wood River; and her great grandchildren, James Khyentse and Neil Chogyal Sears of Millbrook.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Crawford Funeral Home (1308 IL-109, Jerseyville, IL 62052). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church (306 N Washington St, Jerseyville, IL 62052). The timing of the isolation caused by the COVID pandemic was especially hard but our "tough little Granny" endured.
Memorials may be given to an organization dear to the family's heart, William B. Dell Achievement and Resource Center in Wood River, where Doris's granddaughter, Megan, resides.
