"To the McCoy family We will miss Lana as you will too. She was always full of laughter. I'm sure she is the center of attention in God's garden right now making everyone laugh!!! May God grant you the serenity and peace you will need. You have our deepest sympathy."
In loving memory of
LANA LYNETTE MCCOY
January 7, 1947 - January 6, 2012
Lana Lynette McCoy, 64, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:01 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on January 7, 1947 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of William O. and Wilma J. (Roose) Harris.
Lana has spent her entire lifetime in Whitley County and graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1965. She then received an associate degree from Fort Wayne Beauty College. Her first marriage was to Larry Dean Wolfe in 1965 and her second marriage was to Jesse N. McCoy on March 27, 2000 in Chattanooga, TN.
She first worked as a hairstylist, then Dwyers, South Whitley, Magnavox for 10 years of service, Stumps Printing, South Whitley, Breyden Products, Columbia City, served as a waitress at S and L Truck Stop and currently employed at Ultra Electronics/USSI. Her memberships included Eagles Lodge #1906 Auxiliary and Harley Owner's Group.
Survivors include her husband, Jesse N. McCoy, Columbia City; 3 children, Kathy L. (Richard) Flauding, Larwill, Shirley K. (Ti) Langohr, Columbia City and Douglas E. Wolfe, South Whitley; 1 step daughter, Stacey (Keith) Enyeart, Columbia City; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and 2 brothers, William Brent (Cindy) Harris, Wolf Lake and Brad E. Harris, Warsaw. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Larry Dean Wolfe and 2 brothers, Garry and Larry Harris.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 4-8:00 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Phil Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial bequests may be given in Mrs. McCoy memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Tributes
"To the McCoy family: We will miss Lana also She was always so full of laughter. I'm sure she will alwaysbe there for you in spirit. She probably has everyone in heaven captivated by her by her humor and laughter. We will say a prayer to help you through theses dark days. I'm sure God had a spot in his garden for a pretty rose."
"You have our sympathy. We enjoyed camping with you at Jellystone Park. Lana cut my hair one day. Keep faith in the Lord. Dan & Audrey"
"Jess and family, Deepest sympathies from Michigan...although we had only recently gotten reacquainted with you and Lana, we are deeply grateful that we had time to visit with you both in Saginaw and again in Indiana at your home. The love between the two of you was so evident and effervescent. You truly were "soul mates". Lana will be missed, that is for certain. Thank you for sharing your story and sharing your beautiful memories with all of us. Blessings and peace. Tina and Bob"
"Shirley & Family, I am so sorry to hear that your mamma passed away. I am thinking of you and your family in my prayers.Take care and the memories will never be forgotten. June Besson (Debbie's mom)"
"May God hold you in His hand and let you find comfort.Our sincere condolences. No matter how long you have someone in your life, it's never long enough.You are in our prayers."
"Jess and all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lana is very special to alot of people. She will be missed dearly. God be with you in your time of need. Sincerely, Deb"
"To Jesse, Kathy, Doug, Shirley, Brent, Brad and all the family. Lana was a great neighbor and true friend. She'll be terribly missed. May God be with each of you as you mourn her loss."
"Lana will be so truly be missed. She was such an incredible lady and had such a kind heart and an amazing spirit about her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Jesse and all of her friends and family for their loss. "
" Jess,Kathy,Doug, Shirley,Brent, Brad Sorry for your loss.Aunt Lana was a sweet person .I always enjoyed when we came to visit. Your in my prayer."
"To all members of Lana McCoy''s family, our sincere condolences on the lossof your loved one Lana. Brad and daughter Sheila Harris Schenkel, our daughter-in-law, will certainly miss their sister and aunt who they thought so much of. May she rest in Eternal Peace Sincerely, The Schenkel''s"
"So sorry for loss. She is in a better place now. Memories of her will keep you all going til you meet again. My thoughts are with you all, I know the pain of losing a parent. Your Mom was a great person and I know that she will be missed by anyone that knew her."
"I am so sorry for your loss Uncle Jess. Lana was a dear and sweet person and I will miss her. She is singing with the angles now and looking down and watching over us. May God bless you and your family. LoveToni "
"To Jesse, Kathy, Doug, Shirley, Brent, Brad and all the family, There are no words to express the feeling we are all feeling now.Take comfort from one another and remember the good times.She will always be there in your hearts.We all loved her and she will be terribly missed. Love to you all, Walter & Mary Lou Pelfrey"
"To Jess and all the family, Lana was truly a bright spot in all the lives she touched.She lived, laughed, and enjoyed life to it's fullest.Hold her dear in your hearts as we all will.We will miss her greatly. With Love,Roger & Shari Mitchell, Lake City, Florida "
"Kathy, and Chelsea and your family: Sorry to her the lost of such a wonderful lady in your lives. She talked of you both often. Quote: Be comforted knowing that God, in his mercy keeps a watchful eye on us, and when this clay pot deteriorates to the pint that it is no longer a worthy vessel for the spirit inside, he calls us home. Lana is with the lord, with angel wings. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Susie and family"
"My prayers are with all of the family. What a fun time we had working together at Magnavox. May you rest in peace"
"There are no words that will take away the grief that her family and everyone who knew her will go through.We lost a wonderful person that had the ability to make us laugh at life.There wasn't a time at work that she didn't make me smile about some of the practical jokes she had played on people.Her heart and friendship were bigger than her body and she will be missed."
"So sorry to hear of Lana's passing. She was such a great person. We had so many laughs and good times over the years. May God be with you all."
"To Jesse, Kathy, Doug, Shirley, Brent, Brad and all of the family, I am so sorry for your lost but I am sure that your glad that she is no longer in pain, as I also am.If there is anything you need or that I can do just let me know.I love her and always will, she has been my best friend and a sister to me for over 49 years.I am so sorry that I couldn''t make the arrangements to be there for the funeral, but I am with y'all in my heart and prayers.May God bless and help you during these hard times. Love to all of you, Pat"
"Jess, Kathy and family, Doug and family, and Shirley and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Aunt Lana. She will surely be missed. She was a very strong woman who put up a great fight and is now home with our gracious Father. I love you all and hope that you all find peace and comfort in the days ahead. I love you guys.- Angel"
"I just wanted to say that I am sorry to hear about this great loss to the entire family and friends as she was a wonderful lady whom I have had a lot of good times with. If there is anything we can do for any of the family, please feel free to contact us at anytime."
"To the McCoy Family; May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home"
"So sorry. So many good memories . Love,Mom"
"May God give you strength. My prayers are with you all during these darken hours."