The matriarch of the McCoy family, Mary Ellen Parrish McCoy, died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of November 1st, after a two year battle with cancer. A native of Kinston, AL, she graduated from Century High School and went on to complete 2 years of business and public relations courses. She was assistant editor of the high school paper, secretary and treasurer of the senior class and a substitute teacher for two years. She taught classes for the Federal Census Bureau in 1950. Mary later worked in the offices of Judge Harvey E. Page, and was the deputy senior clerk in the Tax Collectors office under Ben L. Davis until April 1966. She was also the office and credit manager for Jerard Motor Company for 7 years. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Lt. Malcolm H. McCoy of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Commission; a granddaughter, Allison Melinda McCoy; and a grandson, Tyler Carson "T.C." McCoy. Mary is survived by her sons, Malcolm Spencer McCoy (Betty), Phillip Vincent McCoy (Linda), Marcus Maverick McCoy (Lisa); one sister, Wanda Parrish Smith; and a brother, Prentis Parrish. Mary also leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Bayview Memorial Park.