Joanne McCoy

VAN WERT, Ohio - Joanne L. McCoy, 87, Van Wert, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Cora (Wollet) Adams and Glenn L. Adams. Her husband, Jesse G. McCoy, died Feb. 28, 2000. They were married Aug. 30, 1942, and celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Survivors include: children: Trudy (Tom) Webster, Robbin (Doug) Benner, Denise (Frank) Scott and G. Travis McCoy, all of Van Wert; a sister: Rosemarie Simpson of Charlotte Harbor, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Wendell B., Glenwood and Rudy Z. Adams and a sister: Evelyn Etter.

She attended Trinity Friends Church, Van Wert. She retired as restaurant manager at Willow Bend Country Club after 15 years of service. She had also worked at Balyeats Restaurant for 25 years and numerous years at Holiday Inn in Van Wert. She was a lifetime member of Van Wert VFW & American Legion Auxiliaries and a 1942 graduate of Hoaglin-Jackson High School. She was an avid basketball player in high school. She also loved watching Ohio State basketball and football games.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. The Rev. Paul Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point, Ohio.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Community Health Professionals Hospice OR Trinity Friends Church Food Pantry.