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Advira McCoy

10/1/2017

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EULOGY

Ninety-four years ago, March 20, 1923, a bouncing baby girl was born to the union of Theophilus William Augustus and Millicent Adams-Augustus.  Little did the village of Richland Park know that Advira Linda would grow up to be a well beloved woman whose life would impact thousands by her calm, cool, ambitious, and positive influence.

Faced with circumstances beyond her control, “Vira” faced serious setbacks in her early education and was forced to pursue a career as a seamstress – and she was good at it. For many years she served the people of Richland Park and beyond, with classy hand-work and machine embroidered designs that made her name the subject in almost every household.

 Vira’s youthfulness and grace captured the eyes of the handsome, Henry (Castello) Speedwell who won her heart, and sought her hand in marriage. As fate would have it, Henry who traveled to Trinidad to work, never got to return to St. Vincent to make her his wife. The loss of her beloved Henry drove a dagger into her dreams of an exciting future with him.  However, as a practicing Methodist, she found in Christ, the faith, will and determination to rise above the tragedy.

Years later, another suitor succeeded in wooing her, and changed her surname to McCoy. Again, Trinidad dealt her another death blow, a pain that lingered for years, until she experienced a divine experience.

Yes. In that land that broke her heart twice, she listened to the proclamation of the gospel on radio. The Spirit of God appealed to her and won her commitment to serve Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Building on the roots of her Methodist heritage, she eventually settled into the fellowship of the Church of Christ. That marked a dramatic milestone in her life. From that moment, the divine transformation was manifested continuously in her words, deeds, and action.  What a journey she was about to embark on, with the Lord Jesus!

Bubbling with passion to live for Jesus, and to tell others of His love, in 1976, she returned to St. Vincent, sought out the Church of Christ, and commenced her witnessing for Jesus. Alone, she organized Bible Story Time for children, and as God improved her knowledge of the Bible, she shared with more and more villagers. In time, a nucleus of believers assembled, and developed into the foundation of a congregation.

From time to time, Church of Christ ministers and members throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines frequented the little group. In turn, “Ms McCoy” tracked as many places as the Church visited. But, the pillar of the Richland Park body of believers, she kept focus and helped shape and preserve its identity. Buttressed by the calm and sincere leadership of “Brothers” Jack and Cumberbatch, she saw her spiritual vision realized: a Church of Christ congregation was officially established in Richland Park.

That accomplished, her vision broadened. As with any great visionary, she knew that a home for the congregation was essential to its survival. In that regard, her big and generous heart responded to the call of the Holy Spirit to make a covenant with God by sacrifice, and she did. She squeezed out a strip of her land next to her house, and dedicated it for a small church building.  That monument now stands as a symbol of a life lived for God.

Gone, but never to be forgotten, Mother McCoy, Sister McCoy, Tanty Vi, Ms McCoy loved sincerely, and was loved dearly in return. Through these titles of endearment, she will continue to speak for God, through every worshiper who will file in and out of the small edifice she erected in His name.        
 

May all who cherished, and now mourn her passing live with the hope of seeing her again in the first resurrection.  For we believe that she, undoubtedly read, knew, and wholeheartedly believed with the Apostle Paul in 1Thessalonians 4: 16, 17 that the Lord [Jesus] Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words (v 18).

Behold, she shall sleep until Jesus returns!
7 Comments
Joel H Jack link
10/2/2017 11:21:38 am

A dedicated, caring, zealous Christian has transitioned from this life. She had eager anticipation for what awaits her. Such a model co-labourer, champion for Christ and his church, settler of conflicts and lover of family, neighbors and brethren.
My condolence to her children and close relatives. I will ever miss her until we meet again.💐❤️💐

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Jamali link
10/2/2017 12:05:35 pm

She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith. To God be the glory, we are all the better of having known her and the continued effects of her influence. Until we meet again.

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Terrence G. Regis
10/2/2017 03:57:29 pm

I was introduced to this godly lady by Br. Cuthbert on one of our visits to the island and I was happy to have met her because Br. Cuthbert spoke very highly about her as a person and a christian. Without exaggeration, she was all he said she was and more.

God blessed us with her presence and may our memories of her after her passing live on in our hearts and the hearts of every generation following.

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Jehann
10/3/2017 01:58:25 pm

Thanks sis McCoy for your love, care, example and guidance. We love you! May the God of comfort touch the hearts of those who sorrow. We miss you even though we have hope that you will arise in glory.

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Janelle
10/3/2017 09:45:49 pm

A wonderful, caring and loving Christian woman. Her love for God, His church and people was outstanding. Sis. McCoy will live on in our hearts. Her positive influence, dedication and eagerness to share the Gospel of Christ to everyone she met, will be remembered. My deepest condolences to her children, family and friends.

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Sullian Jones
10/4/2017 12:05:42 am

Enjoy your rest with the Lord Granny. You have accomplished your work here and your father has call you to rest. You were an inspiration to me in dedcated service to the work of God. We will continue piping the everlasting gospel until we meet in glory. You were a blessed ambassador. Love you. Sleep on.

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Colville & Jeneille
10/7/2017 08:20:08 am

May you be ushered into glory on that day. Let's all continue the fight she started. To be loving, kind and always stand for righteousness. Gone but never forgotten.

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