Esther McCoy Atkins aged 80 of Pasadena, a native of California, passed away June 19, 1975.  She is survived by her sisters, Rena McCoy Davidson of Pasadena, Agnes McCoy Lighe of Wilsonville, Oregon, Frances McCoy Swall of San Diego; two nephews, Malcolm Swall of San Diego, Don Swall of Lake Oswego, Oregon; and one niece Rena Davidson Cook of Los Angeles.

Esther lived in Honolulu, Hawaii over 30 years where she was active in Art and Shell groups.  She was a member of the Oneonta Congregational Church of South Pasadena.

Pasadena Star-News, June 23, 1975