Orinthia M. McCoy

Orinthia had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church. Over the years, she had become involved with the church through children’s ministry. She was an exceptional and dedicated Special Education Teacher in Round Lake Area Schools CUSD #116.

She was preceded by her parents Christian & Primus Reid and son Valentine “Courtney” Reid. Orinthia is survived by her son Yotoy McCoy and daughter Vivienne Pearson-Anyansi. She has one brother Anthony Reid, and two sisters Dasley Yorke & Melva Walker. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Kyana Miles, Monique Ramsey, Nikesha Miles, Oneika Pearson, Steven Anyansi, Pierre Anyansi, Makeda Anyansi, Jean-Paul Anyansi, Navan McCoy, and Sanas McCoy. One great-grandchild Jadyn Miles. She was loved and survived by numerous family members and friends. She will be missed but not forgotten.

Orinthia was an incredible person and loved spending time with family and friends. She also loved to travel and visit new destinations. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, and simply being around people she loved.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The viewing is at 9:00 am and service is 10:00 am at Christian Faith Fellowship Church 1727 27th Street, Zion, IL. Orinthia will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, IL. Memorials may be made to the family.

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10