Deborah J. Madison McCoy Anderson

In Lieu of flowers, the Family would appreciate memorial contributions to any of Deborah’s favorite organizations, including Elijah’s Promise, 18 Neilson St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 148 Lee Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901 or the Susan B Komen Foundation (Breast Cancer Awareness) P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265. Deborah J. Madison McCoy Anderson was born September 20, 1945 in New Brunswick. Throughout her life, she resided in Alaska, Perth Amboy, Edison and New Brunswick, NJ. She was a graduate of New Brunswick High School, Class of 1963. Deborah formerly worked for Johnson &Johnson, Piscataway; Bell Atlantic, Perth Amboy and Anderson Funeral Service, New Brunswick, prior to employment as an Admitting Coordinator at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, for the last 30 years. She retired in 2016. Mrs. Anderson was also a spokesperson for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Program for the hospital. In her youth, Deborah was a member of Sharon Baptist Church, New Brunswick. For many years she was a member and Sunday School teacher at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy. Most recently, she belonged to St. Alban's Episcopal Church, New Brunswick, where she served as a Layleader and Sunday School teacher. Deborah’s ministry for the Episcopal church expanded to the national level through her work for the Episcopal Church Women Board. Deborah started serving on the Episcopal Church Women Diocesan Board in 1998 and most recently held the position of Spiritual Development and Worship Chair. She began as Secretary for the New Brunswick District. Within a year, she became President of the New Brunswick District. She also served as the Diocesan President from 2001-2004. Deborah originated the Women of Honor luncheon and served as the first chairperson in 1999. She held the office of Province II Representative to the National Board of the ECW, Social Justice Chair, and Representative to the UN for the Status of Women and Children in the World program. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur H. Anderson, III, mother, Louise Madison Bruce, father, Charles Madison and two brother Kevin Harris and Jimmy Hankerson. Deborah is survived by 3 children, Robert J. McCoy, Jr. (wife Karen), Keesha McCoy Ojeda and Jada McCoy; 2 step-children, Dayna and Chet Anderson (wife Endaya); mother, Irene Harris; 10 grandchildren: Kalehi, Cassandra, Dara, Tayza, Precious, Ayse, Damaje, Chandler, Chet and Cameron. Also, survived by 6 sisters: Sandy Harris-Goodmon, Carol Odom, Colleen Harris, Jackie Smith, Shirley Phillips and Kim Presley; 2 brothers, Gary McDonald and Melvin McKnight; 1 great-grandson, Kayden; one God-daughter, Staci Singleton-Yarbrough, and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and Church Family.

Deborah J. Madison McCoy Anderson

September 20, 1945 - February 9, 2017