Obituary of Paula Coy

June 11, 1961 - January 11, 2014 Paula Marie Coy was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 11, 1961. She was one of three children born to the union of the late Richard Towler and the late Mary Catherine (Weaks) Towler. Paula attended Ypsilanti Schools. On March 10, 2007, Paula married her true love, Michael Coy at the Horsebranch Baptist Church in Horsebranch, Kentucky. Paula was a homemaker. She had a caring spirit that people were naturally drawn to, and because of her strong will and outspokenness, Paula was the rock that held her family together. Paula took every opportunity to socialize with family and friends. She was a great cook and hosted many events that allowed her to spend time with those who meant the most to her, especially her grandchildren. Paula cherished her travels to Kentucky to visit with her family and appreciated the outdoors basking in the sun at the lake and on her pontoon boat. Paula Marie Coy, age 52 of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in the emergency room of Mercy Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, her passing was preceded by a niece, Marissa Towler. To cherish her memory, Paula leaves her loving husband: Michael; five daughters: Stacy (Eduardo) Lucio of LaSalle, Ashley Coy of Erie, Jennifer (Christian) Taylor of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, Chevie (Logan) Conner of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, and Allyson Coy of Erie; two brothers: Daniel Towler of Belleville and Dale (Crystal) Towler of Ypsilanti; six grandchildren: Andrew, Autumn, Cruz, Javier, Noha, and Remington; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street in Erie (734) 848-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 also at Merkle's with Reverend Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti, Michigan for burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.