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Helen McKinney Obituary

McKinney, Helen J. Age 70. Passed peacefully April 23, 2014. Funeral Ceremony Wed., April 30, 11 AM at Greater Utopian Pentecostal, 2925 W. State St. Visitation Tues., April 29 from 3-7 PM. Family Hour 6-7 PM in the chapel of Serenity. In lieu of flowers, a memorial for Helen J. McKinney has been established at any Wells Fargo Bank.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 27, 2014.

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Leonnie Stones

April 21, 2019

Missing you. You were always there for Our Granny Big Mamma & Mom Stephanie!!!

latanga thornton

May 4, 2014

I love you you helped mold me into the woman I am today

LaToshia Thompson

May 4, 2014

My heart is heavy as I just found out about Ms.Helen.She was the most kind,warm and accepting woman.She accepted me and my children in her home as if we were here very own.She had the most beautiful smile that lit up the world.l am sure her smile is shining brightly up in heaven.Rest in Peace until I see you again(tears flowing).

LaToshia Thompson

May 4, 2014

My heart is heavy as I just found out about Ms.Helen.She was the most kind,warm and accepting woman.She accepted me and my children in her home as if we were here very own.She had the most beautiful smile that lit up the world.l am sure her smile is shining brightly up in heaven.Rest in Peace until I see you again(tears flowing).

May 2, 2014

To Sherry and Family , May God keep you all in his Blessing

Tamara Wilder

Collette

May 2, 2014

I am so sorry for your family's lost. May God continue to provide the peace an love needed and I'm Always praying and thinking of y'all.

LISA ORTIZ

April 29, 2014

I know that when I throw a kiss in the air you will receive it no matter how far. I miss you more than before knowing that I will never get the chance to see you again. My prayers will stay with the family. I love you all. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO UPHOLD ONE ANOTHER AT THIS TIME. ???????????

zarlessa henderson

April 29, 2014

May u rest n peace now

Tina Guy

April 29, 2014

The Guy Family

latanga thornton

April 29, 2014

I love you helen you made a difference in everyone's life that ever got to know you I'm happy I got to see you before you went home to god live always ur daughter Latanga M Thornton

KAREN Mays

April 29, 2014

Sending my prayers to u and the family she will be missed dearly love yall KAREN.

Shernita Hammond

April 28, 2014

Going to miss you...

Curena Stones

April 28, 2014

You will be missed auntie Helen!
Our utmost sympathy goes out to the Mckinney family from your cousins Curena, Xzavier and Elijah. We love you all.

Deborah White

April 28, 2014

Sending my condolences to the Family, Ms Helen I can't imagine what your family is going through. But know that God have their backs!! May you rest in peace! Deborah Bates White

Emmanuel Mcintosh-Brown

April 28, 2014

Hey Grandma,I love you so much and I will miss your smile and laughter.

Tinity Brown

April 28, 2014

Hi Granny, I love you so much, and i miss you.

April 28, 2014

my prayers goes out to u n ur family and may God hands keep u cover. Retta Bradford

KEVIN & EBONY BROWN

April 28, 2014

TO OUR BEAUTIFUL GRANDMOTHER YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED AND I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR ( BIG GUY)AND EBONY WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR (CHOCOLATE) WE LOVE YOU TRINITY SAYS HI, EMMANUEL SAYS HI AND THEY LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.....

April 28, 2014

TO MY DEAREST GRANDMOTHER I LOVE YOU SO SO SO MUCH AND I WILL CHERISH ALL OF YOUR MEMORIES WE MISS YOU DEARLY GRANNY (TEARS).....LOVE KEVIN. EBONY,EMMANUEL,TRINITY THE BROWN FAMILY.

Mason McKinney

April 28, 2014

I will miss you grandma.

Tonya Kirk

April 28, 2014

To the entire Family of Helen McKinney may this light shine bright for all of u during this time of darkness! !! Always remember Helen's light and the love she had for every one of u!!!! May this light bring u all comfort and GOD' s love bring u all peace! !!!!! Love to u all! !!

Tonya Kirk

April 28, 2014

You had a smile that would light up any room and it will always be remembered!!!!!!! U will remain forever in our hearts! !!!!! Another angel to watch over your entire family! !!! We love u Helen!!! Love Tonya Kirk and Family! !!!!!!!

LaFondra Thomas

April 28, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in prayer. May God heal and give you all strength during this time,

Nicole Terrell

April 28, 2014

From Nicole Terrell, your family is in my prayers. May the peace if God hold you close and ease the pain if losing a woman so precious.

Yulonda Cottrell

April 28, 2014

Rest in Paradise

S. Leslye Binns

April 28, 2014

We give glory to God for the life she lived. She will be missed sorely by those who loved and knew her. For the family, we pray for comfort, peace, wisdom and understanding in this hour.

All God's angels wear white.

Cherise McKinney

April 28, 2014

Mamma, you are my inspiration there will never be another like you ever to walk thee earth. We call you blessed and I never mind sharing you with others because you were always good at what you did and that was LOVED everyone like Christ loves the Church. I love you Mamma you always put us first and gave us unconditional love and for this I thank God for allowing you to be my Mother.

April 27, 2014

my anutie second mom i love you i never forget you why you have to go i know god love you more sleep on your in a higher home love your nephew twan aka flubbs

Rochea Anderson

April 27, 2014

Granny, I will forever love you. I will miss our private shopping sprees just you and I.

Ceasar

April 27, 2014

RIP to a beautiful woman & spirit - my thoughts & prayers to my family

Anthony McIntosh

April 27, 2014

I will always love u grandmother from your favorite grandson

Tiffany Guy

April 27, 2014

I love you Granny ad will always remember you precious smile...!!!

Levina Lanala Leosha Stones Levarius Mitchell

April 27, 2014

This candle is for the bright smile and the LOVE YOU SHARED WITH SOOO MANY OF US. LOVE YOU :)

Leonnie Stones

April 27, 2014

Many memories with the family we share Good and challenges of the heart. .You kept our family strong and together with your love for family but overall your love of God.Auntie Helen you will be missed but God knows All and Peace be with all of your Legacy left here .Your spirit will dwell amongst us all. Lacy and Stones FAMILY

Helen & Anthony McKinney

Anthony McKinney

April 27, 2014

I love you Mother...I will never forget you, you will always be with me.

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Serenity Funeral Home - Milwaukee

4217 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53216

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Greater Utopian Pentecostal

2925 W. State St., WI

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