Evelyn C. McKinnedy

Evelyn C. McKinnedy

Evelyn McKinnedy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2002.
Last Words to a Friend

Evelyn McKinnedy grew up in Greenville, S.C., but in 1969 she moved to Brooklyn. First she got a job at Macy's; eventually, she worked in a cafeteria on the 106th floor of 2 World Trade Center.

She was close to her older sister, Ernestine, but Ernestine stayed in Greenville. Their stepmother, Bessie Burton, decided Mrs. McKinnedy should meet Barbara Mintz, a Greenville native who lives in Philadelphia. All were connected to the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6734 in Greenville, where they volunteered at fund-raisers.

"You are going to love her," Mrs. Burton told Mrs. Mintz. And that came true. They looked out for each other. Traveling together, Mrs. McKinnedy, who was 60, would command smokers packed into a hotel lobby to put their cigarettes out for her friend. "Barbara's coming through," she'd declare, "and she can't be breathing this smoke."

On Sept. 7 they spoke, and Mrs. McKinnedy said she couldn't make it to the auxiliary's tea later in the month. But she promised to send money anyway — "I'll put it in the mail on Monday." On Sept. 12, the money arrived. "Hi Babe," said a note inside. "Have a good time at the tea. And I'll try to see you in October. Love, Sis."

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September 12, 2024

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January 24, 2020

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Michelle

September 12, 2024

I do not know Evelyn McKinnedy, but I wanted to look her up since my puppy was named after her. She and her littermates were all born on September 11, 2023 and named after 9/11 victims. God bless you, Evelyn. RIP.

Antoinette J Patterson-Bailey

September 11, 2021

20 years ago we lost you and I had just meet you a few years earlier. My mom, Amanda Cooper introduced you to the family on the trip to our family reunion! You were such a pleasant person and I had a new cousin whom I couldn't wait to spend more time with! May you SIHP, with all the 9/11 victims, and none of you will never be forgotten, sending love from your Cooper Family in NYC

January 24, 2020

In memory of a Twin Towers victim..
- A Canadian

Rose Messinger

November 26, 2018

I never knew Ms. McKinnedy. On November 23, 2018 I visited the 911 memorial with my mother and my daughters. As we stood by the fountain my daughter looked down at the names on the memorial and the first name she saw was Evelyn C. McKinnedy. My daughter's (and my mother's) name is Evelyn. I felt I needed to search Ms. McKinnedy's name to see who she was. My heart goes out to her family. God Bless all of you. Rest in peace Ms. Evelyn McKinnedy.

Tom H

September 11, 2018

Today, 09/11/2018, we remember you Evelyn. We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.

Gilbert DeLeon

September 11, 2016

Remembering Evelyn on the 15th anniversary. May God continue to bless her and her friends and family, as well as those of everyone lost that fateful day.

S J. Friscia III

October 20, 2014

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

Antoinette J Patterson-Bailey

Antoinette Bailey

September 11, 2014

To my cousin, Evelyn...your laughter lit up the bus on our way to the family reunion...we just meet, but you become a special part of my mother's heart and you become a special part of mines. You will be greatly miss...SIP!

John Ortiz

May 24, 2013

I worked with Evelyn at Abraham & Straus in Brooklyn in the 1970s and only today learned of her untimely death on that fateful day when America was attacked. She was a joyful woman who had no patience for fools yet always had a kind word for me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

B. Burton

September 12, 2011

10 years ago today I was an 8 year old girl waiting for you to call us and say you we're ok and coming home, but you didn't Love and Miss you Aunt Evelyn.

Gil DeLeon

September 11, 2011

God bless you and your family, Evelyn.

Heather Clayton

September 11, 2011

This yr marks the 10 yr Ann of 9/11. My thoughts and prayers are always with the ones closely impacted by this disgusting attack! This yr, through facebook, I joined a sight, in which you dedicated a post and they generated a person to dedicate it too, and mine was Evelyn C. Mckinnedy! I know have a face and can google much on her precious life! Ill always remember her and her family for the rest of my days! rip-Heather Wilkinson Clayton

Eleanore

September 10, 2011

I will be praying for Evelyn on the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

Elizabeth Booth

August 27, 2011

RIP Evelyn - even though I didn't know you I was given the honor to ride in your memory at the recent 10 year anniversary 911 Memorial Ride. Seems fitting I was assigned you, as I was in food services in the Air Force for a time. God Bless your family.

Burton Family

September 11, 2009

We the Burton family sincerely thank you all for all your love, help and support.we know everyone misses her just as much as we do.your thoughts,comments and prayers were greatly appreciated and still are.Thank you all for remebering our Mother,Sister and Aunt.We miss her very much.
Thank you.

P Tabbernor

December 28, 2006

In remembrance....

Kristine

November 17, 2006

As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

Patricia thorStraten-Mohr

September 10, 2004

On September 11, 2002 I was one of thousands of singers participating in "Rolling Requiem" an International performance of Mozart's beautiful Requiem. I sang in the performance given in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, PA. Each performance began at 8:46 local time. Each participant was given a name in whose memory they were performing. My soul was Evelyn C. McKinnedy. I think of her often, wondering who she was,and what may have brought her to the towers that day.

May her soul rest in peace, and may God bring peace and understanding to the hearts of her family.

Tony SanGiovanni

October 8, 2002

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Evelyn on the Observation Deck of Tower 2. One patron had told me (10/31/00, I remember the day!) she was the most memorable part of the trip! She was a kind, dedicated, but firey "speak-my-mind" person if there ever was one. She was the queen of the Sam Adams stand on the NE corner of the deck and would move any obstacle that got in her way to be there! And even when she couldn't get there, she would work hard and just be able to speak some very interesting phrases to get business moving. Her voice could often be heard above the din of the deck, looking to attract that customer! She was also kind and helpful to anyone that needed a hand. Those things what made her a great person and a friend. I wish I had one more time to talk that very special women.



God keep you Miss Evelyn.



Love, Tony

Evelyn Burton McKinnedy

Martha B.

June 29, 2002

I didn't know this lady but I began to feel strangely close to her as I worked on the quilt block I designed
and made in her honor for the 9/11 Memorial Quilt Project. Others have reported similar feelings about
the persons they chose to honor in this way. Making the block somehow brought home the reality of
what we saw happening on our television screens. Finally I could cry. She and her family will remain in my prayers daily. God bless you all.

Evelyn was not a CEO or an exective of a big company. But what could be more important and needed than to help feed the thousands of hungry people who worked in Tower II. Evelyn was one of Aramark's 72 food service employees who died that terrible morning now forever
seared into our memories. She and her co-workers in Tower II were preparing for the day's work when
they witnessed the doomed flight that crashed into the other tower and quickly began their harrowing journey to safety 107 floors below them. Evelyn got as far as the first floor. And was then seen no more. An account of this was published in "Nation's Restaurant News" on October 15.

Evelyn was originally from Greeneville SC, the daughter of Ernest Burton of Greenville and the late Bertha Philander Burton. She is mourned also by her stepmother, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and her son,
William Michael McKinnedy. A memorial service was held to celebrate her life at Israel Metropolitan CME Church in Greeneville.
"May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen."

March 6, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LONELY NAME...EVELYN C,. MCKINNEDY AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN

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