Daughter of Leo E. and Helen L. McCoy, she graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri on June 8th of 1962. She married Danny L. McKay on June 6, 1964.
Employed by Frank Paxton Lumber Company, she retired after 30 years on December 31st 1996.
She and her late husband Danny enjoyed living on their 32 acres in Kingsville, Missouri sharing a love of many horses, beloved cats and dogs throughout their life together. Prior to passing Shirley arranged for a generous donation to the ASPCA further illustrating her sincere love and compassion for animals. Those wishing to honor Shirley are encouraged to donate to the ASPCA in lieu of flowers or gifts.
Shirley was a long-time and devout member of the Lone Jack Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Lone Jack, Missouri, developing many treasured friendships there.
Shirley was preceded in death by her Mother Helen L McCoy, her Father Leo E McCoy and her Husband Danny after 43 years of joyful marriage on October 31st, 2007.
Shirley is survived by Her beloved cat Lucky, her Sister-in-Law Kathleen McKee (husband Mac), Nephews Vincent Barreto (wife Penny), Tony Barreto, Gina Summers (husband Rich), Niece Shellie Mitchell (husband Paul), and many Great Nephews, Great Nieces and Great, Great Nephews.
Shirley wrote that “She was always happiest when she was around her loving family”.
Services will be held at Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home located at 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133 on Saturday, February 4th. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. followed immediately by a Memorial service officiated by Rev. Dr. Ann Kircher, Pastor of the Lone Jack Christian Church at 10:00 a.m.
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