Obituary For Rudene Aaron McCoy

Mrs. Rudene Aaron McCoy, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at her home in Lanett.

Rudene was born December 21, 1928 in Chambers County, the oldest child of the late L. L. Aaron and Ruby Oliver Aaron.

She was a proud graduate of Lanett High School, the Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing, and earned her B.S. Degree in nursing from the University of Georgia.

Rudene had a distinguished career as a registered nurse. She began her nursing career at Valley Hospital in West Point as a surgery nurse before moving to Lanier Memorial Hospital where she was instrumental in establishing its first I.C.U. Further, she was mentored by renowned cardiologist, Dr. Robert Copeland, and served as his chief cardiac nurse for over 30 years. Based on her outstanding patient care, she was named Chambers County Nurse of the Year and received numerous accolades from the Georgia Heart Clinic.

In addition to her profession, Rudene was devout in her support of her family, church, and the City of Lanett. She is a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church of Lanett where she taught Sunday School, served as President of the U.M.W., on the Administrative Board, and was named Woman of the Year. Rudene also co-chaired the Centennial Committee that planned and prepared the City of Lanett’s 100-year celebration in 1995. Rudene has been referred to as both First Lady and First Mother of the City of Lanett.

Rudene was predeceased in death by the love of her life, her husband, Claud E. (Pete) McCoy, Sr., her parents, and her brother, Charles Oliver Aaron.

She is survived by her children, Claud E. (Skip) McCoy, Jr. (Cathy); Valerie M. Kambeitz; Kyle McCoy; five grandchildren, Meredith M. Fink (Danny), Merrielle M. Key (Jake), Mallorie McCoy, Peter Kambeitz, and Caroline Kambeitz; three great-grandchildren, Daisy Fink, Sophie Key, and Dyson McCoy Fink; special family members, Aivis Tumovs, Diana T. Kendrick (Chad); and sister-in-law, Shirley A. Aaron.

The family appreciates so much the meaningful visits by Rev. Michael Stiggers and Rudene’s devoted caregivers, Linda H. Gauntt, Gogi Jones, Rainnessia Stiggers, Jacobie Dardy, Mary Brown McClendon, Rajeeni Brooks, Chantrese Gilliam, and Danielle Jackson.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. EST at the First United Methodist Church of Lanett with Rev. Russell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lanett.

Services have been entrusted to Bluffton Funeral Services

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My condolences to Rudene's entire family. She was my mother's cousins, and I got to know her quite well in the past few years after my dear Mother, Mildred Aaron Cotney, passed away. Somehow my relationship with her helped me with the sadness of losing my Mamma. I will miss her. She was a beautiful and gracious woman. Your cousin, Patsy Cotney Johnson

- Patsy Cotney Johnson

Aunt Rudene was a very special person; always kind, loving, with a smile on her face, the epitome of style and grace. Once you met her she always knew you. My thoughts and prayers are with Skip, Valerie, and Kyle and their families. May God bless you all and comfort you at this time. Aunt Rudene will always hold a special place in my heart. Sending much love...Julianne Leverett Cook

- Julianne Leverett Cook

SO SORRY ABOUT MRS McCOY, WAS A LOVELY LADY. LOVED ALL THE McCOY FAMILY. WHEN I WAS A YOUNG PERSON I WOULD DRIVE MR. PETE ON HIS FURNITURE ROUTE IN WEST CHAMBERS CO.AL. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MITCHELL PHILLIPS

- RAY MITCHELL PHILLIPS, JR

Rudene was my mentor encouraging me to attend Piedmont School of Nursing. She was always so supportive. What a gracious, talented, kind, and funny woman. My love and condolences to her loved ones. Sandra Flowers

- Sandra Flowers

My condolences to all the family. She was such a sweet lady, always sharing a smile with everyone. Love and prayers.

- Lenora Fuller