Charity B. Coty

1938 - 2016

Charity B. Coty obituary, 1938-2016

BORN

1938

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home

120 West Mill Street

Ossian, Indiana

Charity Coty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 20, 2016.

Charity Bernice Coty, a loving mother and grandmother, of rural Ossian passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born on July 31, 1938 in Maysville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Daniel and Druzella (Turner) Stanley. She married William O. Coty on March 13, 1960; together they raised their six children, Debra F. Slusher, Teresa L. Coty, William O. Coty, Jr., Kimberly A. Stanley, Raymond (Kristen) Coty, and Danny Joe Smith. She was a member of Markle Church of Christ. She owned and operated her own beauty salon; she worked at GE and later retired from Bluffton Rubber. Charity loved her family and close friends. She was a member of Gamma Nu, Chapter 132 of Bluffton for over 30 years. She loved casino trips and having children in her home. She touched the lives of many and held a special place in the hearts of Jerry, Tony, Jack, Douglas Lee, and David who considered her a mother figure. Additional surviving family include her; 13 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; brother, Danny B. Stanley; brother and sister in laws, Sue (Glen) Talbott, Helen Denny, both of Marion, Rosemary (Ralph) Heiser, of LaFontaine; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and many more special friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her husband, Bill on March 24, 2009; a sister, Lottie Mae Smith on August 5, 2016; and sister in law, Dorothy Vincent. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill St., Ossian with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2-8 pm on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of NE Indiana.

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August 24, 2016

Nealinda Scott

Thoughts and prayers for your family in this difficult time. I remember when we used to come out to the farm and all the girls babysat for us. I loved all of the time spent out there with this wonderful family!

August 24, 2016

Gary Lacy

I am sorry to hear of Charity's passing. She was a friend to me when I came to the Coty home and visited when I was young. Your family is in my prayers.

August 23, 2016

Was sorry to hear of your loss of your loved one ! You will be in my thoughts and prayers !!!! Sheryl Kneuss

August 22, 2016

Frank and Angie Hernandez

So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and hearts go out to your family.

August 22, 2016

You are loved and will be missed.
Jack and Desire'

August 22, 2016

Tiffany Murphy

Those we love don't go away, they walk be side us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.- UNKNOWN

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120 West Mill Street, Ossian, IN 46777

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