Search by Name

Search by Name

Lucille McKinney Obituary

Lucille L.O. McKinney Lucille Lamar Owens McKinney, 101, who retired as a dietary aide for Leon County schools, died Thursday, March 2, 2006. The service will be at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday at Bethel AME Church, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Strong & Jones Funeral Home (850-224-2139) is handling arrangements. She leaves to mourn her passing a devoted and loving daughter, Rosalie Owens Osborne of Tallahassee; a stepson, Alphonso McKinney of Rochester, N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Marine Owens of West Palm Beach; a great-grandson, Michael Durkins (and Ketty) of Tallahassee; three great-great-grandsons, Darius, Eric and Noah Durkins, all of Tallahassee; a great-great-granddaughter, Brandi; a stepgrandson, Michael Owens of West Palm Beach; and a host of sorrowing family and friends.

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

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Mar. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Lucille McKinney

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Lucille McKinney's name

Memorial Events
for Lucille McKinney

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Lucille's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Lucille McKinney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more