Lela M. McCoy

Lela M. McCoy, 84, of Bradley, passed away, Friday, July 10, 2026, at her home. She was born March 7, 1942, in Hamletsburg, the daughter of Farrah and Virginia Fairfield. On July 1, 1960, she married Patrick A. McCoy. She was the Manager of Housekeeping at Riverside Medical Center for many years. Lela was deeply devoted to her family and was known for always being there for the people she loved. Whether it was celebrating life's special moments or simply offering a helping hand, she could always be counted on to show up for her family. Her greatest joy in life was her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored beyond measure, and she treasured every moment spent with her children. Lela also had a passion for gardening and was blessed with a remarkable green thumb. Her home was always filled with thriving plants all over. She also enjoyed going for walks and reading her books. Lela is survived by her children, Shawnie (Gary Lambert) Pepperel of Bradley, Todd McCoy of Indiana, Sherri McCoy of Bradley, and Brett McCoy of Bourbonnais; siblings, Amelia Wahl, Audrey Konemann, Doris Hodge, Marcus Fairfield, Dennis Fairfield, Nancy Windhorst, Raymond Fairfield, and Ronnie Fairfield; grandchildren, Destiny McCoy, Domini Pepperel, Shiane (David) Jones, and Dakota McCoy; great grandchildren, Alexia, Jayden, Patrick, Liam, Maelynn, and Mia. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings, Jerry Fairfield and John Everett Fairfield. Visitation will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, from 11am until the funeral service at 1pm at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Burial will immediately follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.