Betty McCoy
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Our beloved Mother, Betty Acker McCoy, 91, passed on to be with her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2023. Betty was the widow of Charles M. McCoy and formerly of 106 Emma Drive, Honea Path.
Born in Anderson, she was preceded in death by her parents, Sallie Glenn and James Frederick Acker, three brothers and a son-in-law, David Samuel Greer.
Surviving are her children, Charles M. McCoy, Jr. (Kay), Melissa M. Greer, and Mark B. McCoy (Rhea), grandchildren, Charles McCoy, III (Amber), Amanda M. Booth (Tim), Samantha G. McDowell (Matt), Haley E. Greer, Mia G. TerBeck, and Ian McCoy, nine great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, a special niece, Mary A. Edwards (Bub) and friend of the family Charlie M. Horton.
Betty attended Anderson College. She was a member of Honea Path First Baptist Church where she served as organist, pianist, choir director, Sunday school teacher and other roles. She worked for Dr. R.O. Carlisle, State Farm Insurance, and McCoy Lumber Company. Betty enjoyed playing bridge and cooking, often taking food out into the community. Her sweet potato pies were a specialty.
Memorial services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, March 31, 2023 at Honea Path First Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew McDowell officiating. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.
The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends following the service. A special thanks to the staff of The Maples of Honea Path for the wonderful care she received and to Hospice of the Upstate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Honea Path First Baptist Church or Hospice of the Upstate. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com