Eva Ruth McKoy

October 18, 1933 - April 3, 2022

Eva Ruth McKoy was born on October 18, 1933 in Harnett County, North Carolina to the late Ethel and Eddie Phillips. The Lord saw fit to call His daughter home on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Eva attended Shawton High School in Lillington, North Carolina. She married the late Walter R. McKoy and from this union a handsome son was born, the late David R. McKoy. She was employed as a presser for Econmy Cleaners in Lillington, North Carolina for many years. She then moved to Baltimore, Maryland and continued as a presser for Apex dry cleaner until retirement. Eva had a kind and loving spirit and had a love for people. She never met a stranger and she was always on the go. You could find her downtown at Lexington Market on any given day, talking to people and enjoying a meal in the upstairs eatery. Some of Eva’s must haves were Pepsi, fried chicken, and White Diamond perfume. She also loved spending time with her favorite cousins the late Maybell Buter, and the late Jessie Mitchell on Sundays after Church services. In addition to her love for family and people, she loved the Lord and she praised Him daily and continued to do her work in uplifting His name, going out into the streets and spreading the word of Jesus to everyone she met. She did this daily until she was called home. She was preceded in death by her sisters Mary and Grace, and brothers Eddie Jr., Daniel and Brodell. She leaves to cherish her memory: her sister, Ethel; granddaughters, Venna and Natasha; great-grandson, Donavan; greatgranddaughters, Nyauna and Zaria; dear friends, Deborah and Mr. Steve; her favorite cousins, Jackie, Terry and Tiffany; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends near and far.