Loretta mccoy

It is with profound sadness and yet a heart full of gratitude for her life that we announce the peaceful passing of Loretta McCoy, age 76, on April 16, 2026. Born on February 16, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia, Loretta was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life. She left this world surrounded by those who cherished her deeply, a testament to the love she both gave and received. Loretta was the beloved daughter of the late John and Virginia Smith, who instilled in her the values of compassion and empathy, which she carried throughout her life. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Leonard McCoy, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage, her brothers Ralph and Charla Smith, and her cherished parents. Together, Leonard and Loretta built a life filled with love and adventure, working side by side in their grocery store in Cove Gap before moving to Kenova, where Loretta continued her career at McCoy Freightliner until her retirement. Loretta was a proud graduate of Wayne High School, where she formed lifelong friendships. Her kind spirit and loving nature left an indelible mark on everyone she met. Known for her warmth and generosity, Loretta's famous phrases, "Oh, I just love you" and "You are so beautiful," were heard often, always leaving those she spoke to feeling cherished and uplifted. Her memory will be lovingly carried on by her stepdaughters, Teresa Salyers and her husband Gene, and Angela Hicks. Loretta was a devoted grandmother to four grandchildren and a doting great-grandmother to six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her nephew Billy McCoy and her siblings, Juanita O-Del, Linda Stephenson, Donna Blankenship, and Danny Smith, each of whom held a special place in her heart. Loretta McCoy's life will be celebrated on April 22, 2026, at 79 Bridge St., Wayne, WV 25570, at Morris Funeral Home, where friends and family will gather to honor a truly remarkable woman. Her family extends their deepest gratitude to the caregivers at Storypoint Nursing Home for the compassionate care and love they provided Loretta during her time there. As we remember Loretta, let us hold onto the warmth she brought into our lives and strive to emulate her kindness and compassion. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those she touched, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.