Melita McCoy Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melita McCoy (Blacksburg, Virginia), who passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melita McCoy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Creed Alfred and Grace Fagg McCoy; her husband Hobert Duane McCoy; and her grandson Drew Viars. She is survived by: her children, Sharon Lynn McCoy, Sarah Jane (Claude Kenley) and Joel D.; her daughter-in-law Cinda McCoy; her grandchildren, Melinda Lynn (Steve Slusser), Michael Monroe, Jamie McBride (Doug), Jennifer Sewell (Doug), Cameron Kenley (Amber Ettinger) and Sarah Grace Firestone (Kent); her granddaughter-in-law Christine Viars; and her great grandchildren, Matthew McCoy (Shanon), Billy Graham, Ethan Slusser (Michelle), Harlie Clinch (Jeremy), Hannah Viars, Devon Viars, Caleb Sewell, Kylie Sewell, Lauryn McBride and Malachi Firestone. She is also survived by 12 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the McCoy Family Cemetery, c/o Leon McCoy, 2010 Seymour Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060.