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Kittie McKinney Obituary
March 2, 1949 - November 21, 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina - Kittie Elizabeth McKinney passed away at home on November 21, 2021, surrounded by those who love her. Kittie was born in Washington, DC on March 2, 1949. She graduated from North Forsythe High School in Winston Salem, NC in 1967. She graduated from Wake Technical Community College in 1968 with a certificate in Practical Nursing and worked as an LPN until her cancer diagnosis in February of 2021 – 53 years! She spent her life caring for others and she is cherished by both patients and co-workers.
Kittie loved watching basketball, animals of all kinds (especially cats, dogs, and elephants), dog sitting, the beach, and The Andy Griffith Show. More than anything she loved The Grands: Isaac, Elaina, Sam and Katie. Kittie was adventurous and lived life to the fullest. She became a certified scuba diver in her 40's and travelled to Africa twice when she was in her 70's. She was fun to be around and had a great sense of humor.
Kittie was devoted to her family and friends. Whether it be easy or hard, she always SHOWED UP. Kittie was preceded in death by her father Horace "Bones" McKinney, mother Edna Ruth Stell McKinney, brother Kenneth "Zeke" McKinney, niece Sarah McKinney, and nephew Michael McKinney. She will be missed by her son John (Jennifer), daughter Elizabeth, siblings Al (Emily), Kay, Karen, Katrina (John), Kenneth's wife Mary, The Grands and many nieces and nephews.
Kittie's favorite hymn was "Softly and Tenderly", which is fitting, because Kittie is finally home. There will be a memorial service for Kittie on Saturday January 8, 2022, at 11:00am in the gym at North Ridge Bible Chapel, 7100 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by R.M. Ferguson Funeral Service.
6 Entries
mary
March 27, 2023
Dear Kittie, i am coming to Raleigh for Nora's spring concert in May. While it will be a wonderful time, it won't be the same without you. We miss you like crazy cakes!
Bennett family
January 6, 2022
Thank you for your tireless devotion to your patients and for being not only our caregiver but our friend as well.
William Roger Floyd
December 7, 2021
Thanks for the care for me and family over the many years of service at Raleigh Medical Group. Kittie you were a kindred spirit to all, and you will be surely missed. Sleep on and take your rest, because our Heavenly Father surely knows what's best. Amen,
Margaret Chapman (Bethany Bible Chapel)
November 29, 2021
I never had the privilege of meeting Kittie in person but I felt like i knew her through John and Jennifers blog. She is with her Lord now and rejoicing in His presence. Love and comfort to the family.
Drina Cushman Hedgpeth
November 27, 2021
A dear lady whom I knew in her younger years in Winston Salem.
Phil Brown
November 26, 2021
Dear Kittie, my heart bleeds in your passing. My sincerest condolences to her family for you were her life and joy; her All!
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