Christine McKinney

Christine McKinney obituary, Odem, TX

Christine McKinney

Christine McKinney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2024.
Odem - Christine Champion McKinney, of Odem, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday March 14, 2024. Christine was born at Sacul, Nacogdoches County, Texas on October 17, 1933, to Lester and Etha Belle Champion.

Christine was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, her parents and her half-brother Bill.

She is survived by her two children; a son, Mitchell "Butch" McKinney, and a daughter, LaRue (Ralph) Stephens, both of Odem, Texas; three grandchildren, Lori (James) Sisson, Rory (Sarah) Stephens, and Casey (Bobbie) Kite; and four great-grandchildren, Christine Grace Sisson, James Garret Sisson, Roger Glenn Stephens, and Rigdon Dale Stephens.

Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

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