1946-2025
Karen Louise Coy, 78, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at McPherson Hospital.
Karen was born May 7, 1946, in Caney, KS, the daughter of L.W. “Wayne” and Frances (Stanley) Shearhart. She attended high school in Wayside, KS. On February 1, 1964, Karen was united in marriage to Robert L. Coy in Pratt, KS. They were married for 52 years prior to his passing on November 7, 2016.
Karen was a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant who devoted over 30 years of her life to the OB ward at McPherson Memorial Hospital. Throughout her career, she touched countless lives, helping to bring new life into the world. She considered these “her” babies, as each one was special to her, and formed lasting connections with the families she assisted.
A long-time member of the First Christian Church, Karen found great joy in serving others, particularly with the Rock Solid Kids program. Outside of her work and service, Karen loved spending time camping with family, fishing, enjoying the outdoors, and painting pieces through her passion for ceramics. She bowled for many years—whether winning or not, she enjoyed the game. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society.
Survivors include four children, Jerry (Tonya) Coy, Denise (Don) Huff, Debbie Coy, and Susan Stephenson, all of McPherson, KS; sisters, Sharon Shearhart of Wichita, KS and Jo Marlett of McPherson, KS: a brother, Jerry (Paula) Shearhart of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren, Tosha Coy, Katie (Chris) Blankenship, Jacob (Andrea) Coy, Jacie (Wade) Nelson, and Jennifer Stephenson; 17 great-grandchildren, Ethan Coy, Shianne Newboles, Brayden Blankenship, Riley Newboles, Kelley Blankenship, Craigg Blankenship, Nathen Blankenship, Brayden Nelson, Brook Nelson, Kolton Coy, Camden Nelson, Greyson Coy, Morgan Cauthorn, Ellie Coy, Kinsley Nelson, Oliver Coy, and Hunter Cauthorn; and many extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Frances Shearhart; husband, Bob Coy; brother-in-law, John Marlett; and granddaughter, Jessie Huff Cauthorn.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 24, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery. To view a live stream broadcast of the service, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Memorial donations can be made to First Christian Church Rock Solid Kids in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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