McCoy, Marlene Baxter (Cleveland)

Marlene Baxter McCoy, 69, of Cleveland, departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her residence. Born in Michigan on Sept. 6, 1951 to late Jimmie and Flora Baxter, she spent a majority of her life in Bradley County and was an active member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church. Marlene loved her church, singing in the choir and spending time with her family and friends.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Jimmy McCoy, Sr; children, Jimmy McCoy, II (Teresa) and Malissa McCoy Anderson (Steve); grandchildren, Joshua McCoy, Victoria Anderson and Alexis Anderson; sisters, Ruth Cross (Roy) and Freda Powell Hawkins; brother, Donald Baxter; sister-in-law, Sue Calloway; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life and Home going for Marlene Baxter McCoy will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from the Cleveland Chapel of Companion Funeral Home, with Brother Daniel White and Brother Gary Higgins officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the funeral hour.

Send a message of comfort and view the family guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral and Cremation Service of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements.