Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

July 29, 2024

Judith Ann Ramsey McCoy McClanahan, 82, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, surrounded by the people she loved most.

Born in Inman, South Carolina, Judy graduated from Spartanburg High School and was an elegant and regal Southern Lady who enjoyed the finer things in life. Judy loved music and dancing. She was a Shagger and Ball Room Dancer. Judy enjoyed traveling the world, delighting in the arts and fine dining. Judy was a remarkable southern cook. She savored cooking as evidenced by her abundant cookbook collection, and Judy took glorious pleasure in making her family and friends smile with delight with every angel biscuit, poundcake, and McCoy brownie she baked.

Judy was a cherished Mother, Grandmom, Mi Mom, Gigi, and Best Friend. Judy is survived by her four treasured children and their spouses, David (Michelle), Jeff (Laurie), Phil (Nicole), and Beth (Pete). Nine precious grandchildren and their spouses and partners, Michelle (Charlie), Elisabeth (Adam), Justin (Shannon), Grace (Eli), Robert (Hailey), Reid, Joel, and Michael. Eight beloved great-grandchildren, Deanna, Hayley, Mikayla, Isabelle, Ethan, Emily, Maddison, and Luca, and best friend of 70 years Joyce Beeman (Ron). Judy was preceded in death by her much-loved granddaughter Abi Amato (Alex), and cherished husbands Robert Edwin McCoy, Jr., and Albert B. McClanahan.

Throughout her life, Judy exemplified an unwavering faith as a devoted Christian. Her strength, courage and compassion for others touched the lives of those who knew her. Judy was known for her kindness, generosity, gentle spirit, elegance, her faith and great love for her family, friends, and her church. She was a devoted member of Providence Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC serving her Lord as a Deacon, on various committees, and most notably served for 28 years as an extraordinary core leader and trainer for Providence’s Stephen Ministry.

Judy's passion for life extended beyond her circle of family and friends. She was known for finding joy in every situation and spreading warmth and love wherever she went to whomever she met. Judy would never leave her house without her hair perfectly styled, dressed in stylish, elegant clothing and lips adorned with her favorite lipstick. Judy was not vain, she believed in taking pride in oneself and she carried herself with amazing grace and dignity everywhere she went.

Judy’s legacy of love, faith, strength, courage, care, compassion, and love of life will forever remain in the hearts of family, friends, and strangers alike. Judy’s life impacted so many, and she will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Providence Presbyterian Church. A reception for family and friends will follow the service.

Visitation prior to the service will be from 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

 In memory of Judy, the family requests donations be given to the Stephen Ministry at Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.