Marie Klaus McCoy
Marie Klaus McCoy, 93, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark., on March 26, 2021.
She was born the first of three daughters to Helmut Klaus and Anna Wilson Klaus in Enid, Okla., on May 18, 1927. She attended both Oklahoma College for Women and Texas Tech, until she married William McCoy on Oct. 20, 1946. Throughout her life, she had numerous jobs as a bookkeeper including in her husband’s business, McCoy Plumbing, where she managed the office for more than 15 years. Later, in 1990, after a stint in Texas where they owned a solar heating business, they retired to Siloam Springs.
She was active in both Christian women’s clubs and in church while raising their children. Later, in Siloam Springs, she actively volunteered with the Manna Center and the Dogwood Literacy Council.
She and her husband were member of the First Presbyterian Church of Siloam Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years; a son, Martin Andrew “Andy” McCoy; brother-in-law, Lynn Walker; and sister, Margaret Anne
Quaid.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Martha Reimer and husband Jerry of Siloam Springs, three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Walker of Texas; and brothers-in-law, Marvin Quaid and James McCoy, both of California.
A graveside service took place on March 30 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs was in charge of arrangements.