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DERRY LYNN WHITE McADEN

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DERRY McADEN Obituary

DERRY LYNN WHITE McADEN, a devoted and loving wife and mother, passed away September 10, 2010, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Born July 21, 1942, graduated 1960 from Messick High School. Derry was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Virginia White. She is survived by her husband of 41 years R. Kent McAden, son, Richard K. McAden, II, daughter, Mindy Elizabeth Grahovac, son-in-law, Frank Grahovac, granddaughter, Gabrielle Grahovac, step-granddaughter, Victoria Grahovac, and her brother Howard S. White, Jr. A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, September 15 at 6 p.m. Visitation will be held immediately prior to service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Evergreen Presbyterian Outreach Program. Family Funeral Care (901)761-8000 www.familyfuneralmemphis.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Sep. 12, 2010.

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Bill Miller

April 15, 2012

Was visiting the Messick High site today (04/15/2012)which included several photos from Sherwood School. Derry Lynn was in two of them. I was sad to find her obituary online as she was an important person in my young life. Billy Miller, Del Rio, Texas

Ed Turk

September 16, 2010

Hondo
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Malcolm Saxon

September 14, 2010

Hondo,
I am sorry for your loss.

September 13, 2010

Dear Hondo, Derry Lynn andI were best friends all our young life, thru grade school, past high school. She wasmyMaid of Honor when Randall and I married. I was so sad to hear of her illness and passing. I have themost fond memories of our friendship. I now live in Pinehurst and have not been inMemphis in years. I truly know how much she touched everyone's life and I want you to know we will hold your sadness and love in ourheart. Sandra and Randall Phillips

September 12, 2010

Our prayers and sympathy go out to Ken and the family.
Joe & Barb Tiscia

Gina Gaffney and Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel

September 12, 2010

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