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Mary McKinney Obituary

ANDERSON — Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth McKinney, wife of Kenneth L. McKinney, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late B.F. and Elizabeth Gossett Hollingsworth. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. McKinney was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where she taught the 5 year old Sunday school class for over 47 years. She was a Charter member and Past President of Anderson Drove #220, B.P.O. Does.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, of the home; two daughters, Lynn McKinney McDaniel and husband, George of Charlottesville, Va. And Teresa McKinney Adkins and husband, Rick of Anderson; ten grandchildren, Erica, Lauren, Lindsey, Katie, Chris, Stephen, John, Bailey, Mason and Erin; two great grandchildren, Isabella and Emiley; sister, Nellie Sue Kinley of Anderson; brother, David Hollingsworth of Anderson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Sheryl McKinney.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Prospect Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Tony Smith and Rev. Tom Turner. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson. The family is at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anderson Care Pregnancy Clinic, P.O. Box 6161, Anderson, SC 29623-6161.

Published by The Easley Progress from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2014.
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5 sad years. Sending our love from Stornoway, Scotland.

Angusina Stewart

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April 20, 2019

We send our condolences to all family members. From: Alfred, Edna, and Al Hooper. Lynn Hooper ( James's oldest daughter).

Alfred Hooper

April 30, 2014

David we are so sorry for your loss, you an your family are in our prayers.

Tracy&Rachael Eaves

April 29, 2014

She was one fine Lady and will be sorely missed.

Doug Bolt

April 28, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your entire family.

Shannon Wilkie

April 28, 2014

Ken, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary looked amazing the night of the pot luck dinner. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of love

Ann Margaret Chastain

April 28, 2014

The loss of dear Mary is a loss to all of us who knew and loved her, as well as to those whose lives she touched and affected in so very many ways. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Susan Stanfield

April 28, 2014

So sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you all.
Zena and Ian Stewart and friends in Stornoway, Scotland.

April 28, 2014

We will miss our sweet Mary. So many happy memories. Rest in peace, we love you. Ginny & Wayne

Ginny Eckhardt

April 27, 2014

To Mr. Ken & Family,
So saddened to hear of the death of your precious Mary..so soon,so shocking. I feel your loss today in many ways. She will be missed by so many, especially all the children she taught.

My prayers and thoughts will be with all of you.

God Bless,
Betty O'String
New Prospect Baptist Church

April 26, 2014

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