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ELEASE MCKINNEY Obituary
Polk Co. School Board
LAKELAND - Elease "Tina" Mckinney, 72, of Lakeland, Florida, entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2013, due to congestive heart failure.
She was born March 28, 1940. She was an educator for many years with the Polk County School Board until she retired. She received her Master's Degree in Elementary Education at Nova University and a Master's Degree in Emotional Handicapped at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She was a servant of God, a dedicated member and leader of Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Mulberry, Florida. She was much loved, faithful and appreciated. She loved the Lord and always offered encouragement from the word of God.
She was preceded in death by her mother Esie Stancil, father Shelton Tillman, stepfather Willie Stancil, husband Gillis Mckinney, and her daughter Sherry Taylor. She is survived by three daughters Rita Berrien, St. Clair, Sunseria Smith (Buffy), Gwenevere Gentry (Fred), son-in-law James Taylor, 10 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and a host of loved family members.
Visitation will be held at Coney Funeral Home, 1404 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., in Lakeland, FL, on Friday, February 22nd from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held at Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 500 N.E. 1st Ave., Mulberry, FL, on Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for ELEASE MCKINNEY
Marti Motton
February 24, 2013
Our prayers are with your family. She was a sweet and generous woman
Franklin's & Motton
Mrs. Essie Helper-Morgan and Family
February 22, 2013
I send you love, I send you grace, but most of all I send you peace. As one of Elease's primary school teachers I'm reminded of her smile and so many memories which are treasures. Let your warm memories surround you with with love and tenderness to remember her beauty as you visit memory lane, for she's watching from above. God's blessings and comfort to each of you.
gail smith
February 22, 2013
With HeartFelt Smpathy,May God Continue To Bless Each And Every Member Of The Family.With Much Love Theron,Gail,Pearl,Ollie,
Eugene,Leroy,Brenda,Jerome
gail smith
February 22, 2013
With Our Deepest And HeartFelt Sympathy
May God Continue To Bless The Entire Family.Love The Smith Family
February 22, 2013
Our deepest sypathy to your family during this sad occasion. Elease was always full of joy and I will never forget the good times we shared with the family during the family reunions we shared with you all in Dothan, AL and Lakeland, FL. We would have loved to be able to see all of you again, however, circumstances did not allow for us to make it back. We will keep all of you in our prayer and may God truly bless you. Your Cousin, Mary Jim Davis Kirkland.
Mary Kirkland
February 22, 2013
Family,
My heartfelt prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Please know that I grieve with you and it is with deep regret that I cannot be with you during this time. Tina, her kindness and laughter, will be missed.
Cousin,
Mary Jim Davis Kirkland
Sharon El-Shabazz
February 22, 2013
My condolence to the MCKINNEY Family Gwen,Buffy,Rita. There is great safety and peace in God words. Remember always the great Love of life that your Mother shared with all. God will always have his loving protection around you all. (Class of 79#)
Sheila Tillman
February 22, 2013
My deepest sympathies to you family. There is strength in unity. Pain doesn't last always
Love your niece/cousin Sheila and Taelor
La'TONYA BEASLEY AND FAMILY
February 22, 2013
KEEP THE FAITH!
Eleanor Williams
February 22, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 22, 2013
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy.
William "spook" Foster III & Family
February 21, 2013
Our condolences to Tina's family in this time of sorrow. As you share, talk & remember, please know that Tina still lives in the hearts of her family & many friends in Mulberry and beyond.
Elmer Franklin,"Minnow"-Tallahassee, FL
Eugene Wesley, Tallahassee, FL
Tricia Wilson-Davis
February 21, 2013
To my classmates Quesha & Keisha. I'm sorry for your lost. May God continue to comfort you all in your time of need. Be blessed.
Tricia Wilson-Davis & Family
Felecia "Von" Johnson-Rambert
February 21, 2013
Our warm felt sympathy. Love Barry and Felecia Rambert
Tomlin family
February 21, 2013
"BUT THERE ARE NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH THAT WE ARE AWAITING ACCORDING TO HIS PROMISE, AND IN THESE RIGHTEOUSNESS IS TO DWELL." 2 PETTER 3:13
OUR SYMPATHY,
ELDER JOE & ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY
February 21, 2013
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
The Staff of Coney Brothers Funeral Home
February 21, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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