Mildred J. McCoy

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of those faithful to Him." Psalm 116:15 (TNIV)

Mildred J. McCoy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 27th. She was 92 years old and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Having a strong faith in Jesus Christ, Mildred served God faithfully as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother as well as friend and volunteer. As a long time member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Kingsport, Mildred served in many ministries over the years. In her later years as she was more confined, she prayed intentionally and regularly for family, friends and neighbors.

Preceding Mildred in death were her husband of 71 years, Daniel T. McCoy, Jr.; parents, James and Estelle Threatt Jackson; and brother, Jimmy Jackson.

She is survived by her four daughters, Sarah Walters and husband Don of Kingsport, Sue Callaway and husband David of Lenoir City, Mary Owenby and husband Frank of Kingsport, Martha Barnett and husband Ted of Fayetteville, GA; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Connor and sister-in-law Nannette Jackson of Chester, SC and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff of Preston Place Suites and Amedisys Hospice for their loving care and support of Mildred.

There will be a memorial service at Pactolus United Methodist Church, Monday December 30th at 10:30 am. Pastor Steve Pedersen, grandson-in-law of Mildred, will be officiating and visitation with family members will be immediately following. The church address is 170 Pactolus Rd., Kingsport, TN 37663.

The family is requesting that any contributions, in lieu of flowers, be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church at 1593 Warpath Dr in Kingsport, Grandfather Home for Children at PO Box 98 Banner Elk, NC 28604 or the charity of your choice.

A private burial will be conducted at East Lawn Memorial Park