Karla McCandlish McCoy

February 26, 1970 – February 8, 2025

Karla Ann McCandlish McCoy, 54, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2025.

She was born on February 26, 1970, in West Monroe, Louisiana, and graduated from West Monroe High School in 1988. Growing up, she was active in First Baptist Church in West Monroe, where she sang in the choir and participated in youth trips. In high school, she continued her love of music as a choir member and Rebel Raider. She attended Northeast Louisiana University on a music scholarship and met her future husband, Gordon McCoy, at the Baptist Student Union, where she sang on the freshman praise team. They married on January 13, 1990, and recently celebrated 35 years of marriage. She was a deeply committed Christian mother, and was passionate about seeing her children grow up to live committed Christian lives. Their family grew to include three children: Megan Nicole Dale (33), Alex (21), and Ben (20), along with their granddaughter, Blakely Elise Dale (7 months).

Throughout their life together, Karla and Gordon lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Monroe, Louisiana; Denver, Colorado; and Sugar Land, Texas. No matter where they were, she remained active in church choirs and praise teams, serving at Temple Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, and Foothills Bible Church. Her passion was singing hymns and worship songs, bringing joy to both her home and her church.

Karla was a friend to many, and her infectious smile and personality lit up any room she was in. She will be deeply missed.

Karla Ann McCandlish McCoy is survived by her husband of 35 years, James Gordon McCoy; daughter, Megan Nicole Dale and spouse Chris; Sons, Alex and Benjamin McCoy; Granddaughter, Blakely Elise Dale; Mother, Barbara Ann Pierce McCandlish; Brothers William Thomas McCandlish, Jr. and wife Mary, John Pierce McCandlish and wife Jana; Uncles and Aunts, Raymond McCandlish, Sadie McCandlish Farlee, Sue and Marc Jolly, Jim and Faye Patterson, Bonnie McCandlish Wynne, Jimmy Williams, Kirk and Betty Jane McCandlish Zaunbrecher, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death- Father-William Thomas McCandlish Sr., Grandparents- Pleasant McCandlish, Edna Cecelia Van Cleave McCandlish; Wilmer R. and Cleo Richmond Pierce, Aunt-Judy McCandlish Williams; Uncle Duke McCandlish.

Pallbearers: Kevin Major, JT McCoy, Jason McCoy, Jason Davis, Milton Witty and Matt Allen.

Honorary Pallbearers, Alex McCoy, Ben McCoy

Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, Monroe, Louisiana, www.lbch.org

A Funeral Service will be held at Sugar Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, February 15, 2025, officiated by Pastor Ender Palencia. A graveside service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Calhoun, Louisiana, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Mark Fenn.

Pallbearers: Kevin Major, JT McCoy, Jason McCoy, Jason Davis, Milton Witty, and Matt Allen.

Honorary Pallbearers: Alex McCoy and Ben McCoy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe, Louisiana (www.lbch.org).

Karla will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.