Dorothy Louise Myrick McCoy

Dorothy Louise (Guinn) Myrick McCoy of Surprise, AZ went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on May 12, 2025. Services will be held at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, Iowa, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM with visitation beginning at 11 AM. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, a second service will be held at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home, Metropolis, Illinois at 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Dorothy will be buried next to her husband William E Myrick in Anderson Cemetery, Boaz, Illinois.

Born on June 1, 1932 in Boaz, Illinois, to Robert & Gussie Guinn. She was residing in Boaz until she met her husband-to-be, William E. Myrick. They were married on Sept. 10, 1947. William felt the calling of the Lord and entered into the ministry in 1957. Dorothy loved being a pastor's wife, she was active in the community, loved to sing in the choir, and witnessing for Christ. Dorothy started a gospel singing group called "The Inheritors", traveling and sharing her gifts for over 4 years. She continued serving the Lord, witnessing and singing in church choirs for the remainder of her life. Singing brought her great joy.

She stood resolutely by William's side for 38+ years. He died in January 1997 shortly before their 50th anniversary.

Dorothy married Paul McCoy on Sept 25, 2008 in Davenport, IA. They moved to Surprise, AZ in 2009 to enjoy their retirement. They traveled, enjoyed the sunshine, and made friends in the community. Paul died in April 2018. Dorothy spent her days traveling, quilting, baking, and she was an avid reader. She was a fierce fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Arizona Coyotes hockey, and Arizona Cardinals football.

Dorothy spent 35 years as an award-winning Avon sales representative. Her awards are countless from Mrs. Albee to President's Club.

Dorothy was a very active member of Church on the Green, Sun City West, AZ, until her death. She is survived by her loving children; Brenda McCoy (Michael), William Myrick (Kim), Richard Myrick (Denise) & Bryan Myrick (Penny); 8 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E & Gussie M Guinn; her husband, William E Myrick; her husband, Paul E McCoy; her brothers, Loren E Guinn & James E Guinn, and sister, Lowanda M Simmons.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.