McCoy
Pioneer Celina Woman Dies
Courier, August 5, 1925
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma McCoy, 72 years and 22 days old, who died at her home in Celina Monday, August 23 at 2;25 a.m. were held at 4 o'clock Tuesday, after which interment took place in the Cross Roads cemetery, three miles East of Celina.
Mrs. McCoy had been ill for about two weeks before her death occurred. Se was a native of Farmersville, Union Parish, Louisiana, and was born July 4, 1852. She came to Texas with her parents in 1876 settling near Old Celina, and had lived the balance of her life in and near Celina, about 32 years.
Her maiden name was Miss Emma Taylor. She was married to S. McCoy, who died at Celina in January, 1922. Eleven children were born to bless their union, three having preceded the mother to the grave.
The living children are: Mrs. R. L. Carroll of Hereford; W. M. McCoy of Marble Falls; J. R. McCoy, e. a. McCoy, D. a. McCoy, Mrs. W. L. Malone, F. M. Bennett and Mrs. A. W. Baker, all of Celina. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank Hall of Farmersville, La., who could not attend the funeral. One sister and three brothers preceded her to the grave.
The deceased professed faith to the Baptist church in early childhood wen 14 years old and had been a member of the Celina Baptist Church for thirty-five years.
Active pallbearers were: J. D. Duncan, Ed Oray, H. C. Simmons, J. W. Howell, S. E. Batement and Eules Franklin.
The passing of this sainted old mother is deeply regretted by a host of friends and acquaintances. Her presence will be missed by al who knew her. She was loyal to her home, her church and her God.
Courier, August 5, 1925
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma McCoy, 72 years and 22 days old, who died at her home in Celina Monday, August 23 at 2;25 a.m. were held at 4 o'clock Tuesday, after which interment took place in the Cross Roads cemetery, three miles East of Celina.
Mrs. McCoy had been ill for about two weeks before her death occurred. Se was a native of Farmersville, Union Parish, Louisiana, and was born July 4, 1852. She came to Texas with her parents in 1876 settling near Old Celina, and had lived the balance of her life in and near Celina, about 32 years.
Her maiden name was Miss Emma Taylor. She was married to S. McCoy, who died at Celina in January, 1922. Eleven children were born to bless their union, three having preceded the mother to the grave.
The living children are: Mrs. R. L. Carroll of Hereford; W. M. McCoy of Marble Falls; J. R. McCoy, e. a. McCoy, D. a. McCoy, Mrs. W. L. Malone, F. M. Bennett and Mrs. A. W. Baker, all of Celina. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank Hall of Farmersville, La., who could not attend the funeral. One sister and three brothers preceded her to the grave.
The deceased professed faith to the Baptist church in early childhood wen 14 years old and had been a member of the Celina Baptist Church for thirty-five years.
Active pallbearers were: J. D. Duncan, Ed Oray, H. C. Simmons, J. W. Howell, S. E. Batement and Eules Franklin.
The passing of this sainted old mother is deeply regretted by a host of friends and acquaintances. Her presence will be missed by al who knew her. She was loyal to her home, her church and her God.