Coy Ann Mallett

Coy Ann Mallett, 71, of Vancleave, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Mallett was born on August 22, 1939 in Pascagoula to Coy and Celeste Allen. She worked for the Jackson County School System where she worked in the library. She later retired as an administrative assistant from the Jackson County Alternative School. Mrs. Mallett was also a member of the Vancleave Cemetery Association, and was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a wonderful cook. She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Celeste Allen, and sister, Malva Lou Allen. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David L. Mallett of Vancleave; son, Rufus (Janie) Mallett of Grand Bay, Alabama; daughter, Myrna Lynne (Paul) Baricev of Vancleave; two sisters, Myrna Fay Allen and Lynne Tillman both of Vancleave; five grandchildren, Benjamin, Brigitte, and Brandon Mallett, and Anthony and David Baricev, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Vancleave chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with Rev. Robbie Murden officiating. Mrs. Mallett will lie in state from 10-11 prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow in the Vancleave No. 1 Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 4901 Jim Ramsay Road, Vancleave is in charge of funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 13620 Hwy. 57, Vancleave, MS 39565.