Judith Ann (Laird) Coy, 80. of LaPlata, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her home under the care of Hospice.

Born May 28, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Judy was the daughter of the late Max Conner and Grace Lucille (Bragg) Laird. On August 13, 1977 in Kirksville, Missouri, Judy was united in marriage to Gary Coy who preceded her in death on January 25, 2012. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Harry, and Ralph Laird.

Judy is survived by one daughter, Jenifer Sue Darling of LaPlata, MO; three sisters-in-law, Kathaleen Laird of LaPlata, MO, Bonnie Bennett of Hurdland, MO, and Patty (Coy) Byrn of Kirksville, MO; as well as her special nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.

Judy was a graduate of Brashear High School and went on to receive her Master's in psychology and counseling at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville. She owned and operated L.A.C.E. (Living and Aging Concerns Enterprises) a number of years. After the closing of her business, Judy went to work for Mark Twain Behavioral Health where she was employed until her retirement.

Judy was a devoted member of East Center Church where she taught Sunday school and played the piano.

It was Judy's wish to be cremated and that no service be held. Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.