Emily-McKinney-Obituary

Emily Nell McKinney

Tucson, Arizona

1935 - 2024 (Age 88)

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Tucson, Arizona

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Emily Nell McKinney passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024 at the age of 88.  She was born in Benton, MS on September 21, 1935 to Lester and Thelma Irwin and was raised in the Scotland Community in Benton, MS.  She married Gary Long and they raised three children in MS and moved to Tucson in...

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She was very soft spoken and sweet. Never said anything unkind. Very serene and diligent worker. A pleasure to work with.

Emily is now with the Lord And now not suffering - I love that Lady and miss her Dearly - Gods blessings to The family as you celebrate Her life! Love to all- wish I Could have been there today

Emily was a dear friend and we kept in touch until she passed. We worked together at the Pima County Attorney´s Office for many years. After we retired we kept in touch, going to lunch and talked on the phone on a regular basis. Emily was a true "Southern Belle" and she had class; and never minced words when she had an opinion. Emily had a great sense of humor and her attitude was positive even when she started having medical issues. I will miss her dearly. Thank you to Andrea for being...

I worked with Emily as a paralegal at the County Attorney's office. When my mother died, she was the only one who sent me a condolence card. She was a very kind woman. RIP Emily. Linda Carter fka Linda Vanderleest

I first met Emily on May 4th, 2022, while visiting my friend, Andrea Ruark. During my week´s stay I visited often with Emily and soon began to love her. I was at her home for Mothers Day (May 8th, 2022), and marveled at her sense of humor and cherished our conversations. Emily loved to read and she enjoyed looking out her bedroom sliding doors to view her patio and back yard. Andrea, Emily, and I ate out together, (Cracker Barrel as I reminisce). That outing was so special for me. Emily...

I worked with Emily at the Pima County Attorney's Office. I'm so sorry to hear that she has passed. She was such a lovely person.