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Mary Elizabeth McKinnis, 94, of Oertel
Care Center (Concordia Ministries), Cabot, Pennsylvania, passed away
July 10, 2010.
Mrs. McKinnis was born July 23, 1916
to the late William B. and Pearl E. Lindsey.
Mrs. McKinnis received her bachelors
degree June 1934 from Slippery Rock State Teachers College and her
masters from The University of Pittsburgh in 1935. She began her 36
year teaching career at Prospect, then moved to Butler High School
where she taught Latin. Most of her career was spent teaching 4th
grade at Summit Elementary School. Mrs. McKinnis retired from
teaching in 1984. Mrs. McKinnis was a member of Bartramian Audubon
Society, a former member of Sing Hosanna Cantata Choir, Poetry Club,
Pennsylvania State Educators Association, and the Retired Teachers
Club. She was an active member of Summit Presbyterian Church always
helping and encouraging family and others. Mrs. McKinnis enjoyed
music and traveling, including the Holy Land, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Mrs. McKinnis is survived by three
sons, David L. of Butler, William W. of Butler, and John R. of North
Washington; four grandchildren, Melissa, Jesse, Ann, and Libby; one
great granddaughter, Amanda.
Mary was married on August 14, 1943
to the Russell C. McKinnis who passed away June 24, 1980. Mrs.
McKinnis was also preceded in death by 1 brother and one niece.
Friends will be received at
Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc. 124 East North Street, Butler,
Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 from 7-9 p.m.
Private funeral service will be held.
Interment will take place in Summit Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell
Drive, Butler, PA 16002 or Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134
Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023. |
A Life Remembered . . .