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Frances Smith McCoy

  • June 13, 1929 - February 7, 2010
  • Chesapaeke, Virginia
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“Dear Danny and Royce and the McCoy family. I was so sorry to learn that your Mother had passed.Liz and I have many fond Memories of spending time...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: John O'Connor - Chesapeake, VA

“I remember the first day I met Mother Dunnie. I was only 13 years old, and a new member of Bethel #11. She was a wonderful woman, and she was so...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Laurie Price - Virginia Beach, VA

“We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. McCoy. While working at Chesapeake City Garage, Mr. McCoy was my boss and would always have...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Carl W. Tillmann - Windsor, VA

“To the McCoy family,we are sorry for your loss, Dunnie will be missed. I loved her growing up, no one ever did wrong in her eyes. She had a true...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Danny Christmas - zuni, VA

“Mother Dunnie did so many things for the Jobies of Bethel #11. She touched our lives and molded us in ways she never imagined. Jobie Love, Connie ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Connie Jones - Elizabeth City, NC

“Our deepest symphaty goes to George and the entire family during the time of your lost. May God continue to Bless and Keep You! ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Don & Cindy Coppedge, Nationwide Insurance - VA

“Dunnie was one of the sweetest ladies I've known. I know she will be missed. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Cal & Joyce Rash - Chesapeake, VA

“Dunnie...a wonderful wife,mother,grandmother,and friend...we will miss her at all the "Anderson Family Reunions",Anderson Birthday Parties,and...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Bob and Carol Jean Felts......Joe and Nancy Anderson - VA

“We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Randall and Stephanie Elling - VA

“Dunnie- she was a great lady, a giving lady and a caring lady. Always a lady. She will be missed always. I can see you in heaven with George and the...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Marty and Kathy Williams - VA

“I will always remember Dunnies beautiful smile that she had for everyone.May Gods Blessings be with the Family at this time of grief and relief...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Katherine Harrison - Chesapeake, VA


Frances Smith McCoy, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010. Mrs. McCoy was the daughter of George W. & Mary F. Smith, and the widow of George D. McCoy, Sr. Dunnie as she was called by all who loved her, made her home in the City of Chesapeake where she was raised in the Grassfield section of Chesapeake. She graduated from Deep Creek High School, raised her children in Chesapeake and retired from the City of Chesapeake. While serving the City of Chesapeake she was a school bus driver and worked at the Tidewater Detention Home as matron. She also had worked at C&P Telephone Company. Mrs. McCoy is a past council member of the Job's Daughters Bethel #11, and recently was honored as a 50 year member with the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #16. She was also a member of the Chesapeake Ladies Shriners' Hillbilly Group. Survivors include her sons, George D. McCoy, Jr. and wife Margaret Ann McCoy, Charles Royce McCoy and wife Shirley McCoy, all of Chesapeake, VA. She also leaves to cherish her memory three grandsons who affectionately knew her as "Nannie", Ryan McCoy and wife Wendy of Portsmouth, VA, Adam McCoy and wife Emily of Chesapeake, VA, Shawn McCoy and wife Ashley of Anchorage, AK. Mrs. McCoy is also survived by her sister, Lillie Quillin and husband Charles. She is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Ullom. She was much loved by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She touched many people during her life and will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at Deep Creek United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Deep Creek United Methodist Church of Chesapeake and the church food pantry. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.