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BERNADETTE MCKINNEY Obituary

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Bernadette McKinney passed away on February 17, 2023 at the age of 70 years. Bernadette dedicated her life to teaching and tutoring mathematics and creating high school curriculum for Allen and Lovejoy ISDs until she retired in May 2018.

Bernadette is preceded in death by her parents, John “Jack” and Mary Helzlsouer. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Margaret, Theresa, Nora, Margaret Rose, Louise, Barbara, Claire, and Celine; her daughters, Sarah, Claire, and Amelia; and her grandchildren, Helen, Sebastian, Kalinda, Vaiana, and Thien.

Rosary will be Thursday, February 23, 7 - 7:30 p.m., with visitation 7:30 - 9 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Funeral mass will be Friday, February 24, 10 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church.



The family welcomes donations to the Center for Excellence in Education to honor Bernadette's memory.

To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit TJMfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Star Local Media from Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, 2023.

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Dennis Muizers

February 23, 2023

Bernadette was a dedicated and caring colleague for 12 years in Lovejoy ISD. Her impact on the lives of countless educators and students was a bright light in our world and will always be remembered.

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Stephani, Sancy, & Brie

February 22, 2023

A donation has been made in Bernadette´s memory from her teammates at Lovejoy ISD - - Stephani, Sancy, and Brie

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23

Rosary

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home - Allen

2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, TX 75013

Feb

23

Visitation

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home - Allen

2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, TX 75013

Feb

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Jude Catholic Church

TX

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Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home - Allen

2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, TX 75013

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