Alma V. McCoy, 97, of Hillsboro died Thursday at Salem Home in Hillsboro.

McCoy was born June 19, 1914, in Herington to Frank and Laura (Rodes) Burdette.

She married James McCoy on Dec. 24, 1931, in Marion.

She was preceded in death by James and a son, John McCoy, who died in 1998.

Alma McCoy is survived by daughters Marcia Welch of Hillsboro and Marilyn Baker of Bakersfield, Calif; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The service, officiated by Pastor Morita Truman, was Tuesday at Lost Springs Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established through Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family via jost@josfuneralhome.com.