Gloria E

Mccoy

Remembering Gloria

Her Life Her Love Her Legacy

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea-billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

G loria Elizabeth Wade McCoy was born on February 10th, 1937 to Isaac Wade and Nan Elizabeth Dickinson Wade in Castlewood, Virginia. She was the fifth child and oldest daughter of seven children. Her siblings were Harold, Guy, Douglas, Otis, Bonnie and Dorothy, in which they all, including her parents, preceded her in death. She was affectionately called "Goldie" by her parents and siblings. She was a resident there until her family moved to Gravel Lick, Virginia, which is the place known in the family as "down home" somewhere between 1940 and 1942.

Gloria received her formal education in the public schools of Virginia and graduated from Dante High School in 1955. Gloria spiritual development started during her earlier years when she listened to "Voices of Prophecy" and later she studied under Pastor Vandermann and Pastor Herman Bennett. She was baptized in the late 70's. Gloria was influenced by Elder E. E. Cleveland and Elder C. D. Brooks.

Gloria moved to New Jersey that same year, initially moving in with her brother Harold and his wife Martha. She attended a technical school in Newark, graduating in 1956. Gloria spent her time working in offices doing everything from secretarial work to eventually becoming a statistical typist for Diamond Shamrock; often being the first and only Black woman employed.

Gloria met and subsequently married Joseph McCoy on January 20, 1966 and to this union two handsome sons were born. Joel McCoy and Jonathan McCoy. She loved her two sons dearly and that was reflected in her involvement throughout their lives. As they were growing up, she enjoyed hosting the myriad friends that often spent time there in Teaneck.

Gloria had a green thumb and she loved her flowers and green plants. She loved to cook and made those delicious cakes, especially that coconut cake she always made for Joe's birthday. Also, she loved to sew, in which she made many of the curtains and other household items within their warm, welcoming and inviting home. Gloria loved classical, spiritual and gospel music. Gloria, a much beloved human being, whether due to her kindness, her generosity, her compassion, her helpfulness, her humor or her wit, touched the lives of many.

Like grass that is green in the morning but mowed down and withered before the evening shadows fall, at 10:06 p.m., Tuesday, March 14th, 2017, Gloria's life vanished as quickly as a dream.

Gloria leaves a legacy of selfless devotion to her family, church, profession and community that will reside in the memories of all who loved and knew her.

As a woman who spent her entire life loving the Lord, and loving her family, eternal rest was a welcome friend to Gloria Elizabeth Wade McCoy on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017.

Gloria leaves to carry on her legacy her devoted husband, Joseph McCoy, her dedicated and devoted sons, Joel (Angelique) McCoy, and Jonathan (Chrishonda) McCoy, two grandsons, Mark and Jacob, two granddaughters, Carmellena and Sofia; A host of family and friends.

"IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL"