Florence L. McKinney age 98 of Cashmere, Washington formerly of Pompeii, Michigan died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Cashmere Convalescent Center, Cashmere, Washington.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel Ithaca, MI on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Clare Huyck will officiate with burial at Fulton Center Cemetery Perrinton, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. A Rebecca Service will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 P.M.
Florence was born in Pompeii, Michigan on June 28, 1909 the daughter of John B. and Nellie E. ( Brown ) Peters. She resided most of her life in Pompeii, Michigan until moving to Washington in 1997. Florence married N.W. McKinney on July 20, 1934. He died on April 18, 1977. Florence was a public school teacher. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and card playing. She also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers, and she was a big U of M fan. Florence was a member of Pompeii United Methodist Church, Pompeii, MI and of the Rebecca Lodge.
She is survived by her son Charles J. & Mary Ellen McKinney of Leavenworth, WA, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchildren, sister, Mildred Davis of Howell, Michigan, and several nieces & nephews, sister in law, Ella Peters of Lansing, Michigan. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, son James W. McKinney, 2 sisters Pearl Gabuerion, Lucille Dougherty, and 2 brothers Carl and Harry Peters.
Memorials may be made to Pompeii United Methodist Church, Pompeii, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca Chapel.
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