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Obituary For Thelma McKinnie
Thelma McKinnie, 82, of Memphis, TN passed away on May 24, 2026 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Thelma was born on August 15, 1943 to Sylvester Rice Sr and Edna Williams Rice in Senatobia, Mississippi. She is survived by two sons, Robert McKinnie Jr (Martene) and Donald Ray Rice of Memphis, TN; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and eleven siblings, Ada Smith, Charles Rice (Brenda), John Rice (Brenda), Doris Stitt (Cornell), Jacqueline Rice, Annie Rice, Mary Ann Reeves, Curtis Rice (Brenda), J. C. Rice (Evelyn), Silvester Rice (Willie Eva), and Willie Rice. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester Rice Sr. and Edna Williams-Rice. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5th, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes 2944 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Ellis Grove Baptist Church 3506 Macon Road Memphis, Tennessee 38122. Burial will take place at .
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Quita (stepdaughter) planted 5 trees in memory of Thelma McKinnie . - June 04, 2026
Brian Murphy sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Thelma McKinnie - June 01, 2026
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To my Bestie, Jacqueline ( sha) Rice my heart goes out to you and the family. I Live you all as my family and friends. My God continue to cover you all under His Wings when all has come to stillness and you feel alone just remember all the time share. I will keep you all uplifted in Prayer.
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Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every. May the Lord be with all of you. 2Th 3:16
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I knew Thelma only for a short time in my young life and she was a beautiful spirit and beautiful person, and she still look real beautiful on this home going photo.
Heavenly Father, We come before You with heavy hearts as we lift up Jacqueline Rice and her entire family during this time of sorrow and loss. Lord, we ask that You surround them with Your loving presence, comfort them with Your peace, and strengthen them with Your grace.
My family is thinking of you at this time. We loved Thelma I was so sad to hear of her passing. Sorry for your loss.
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Annie, you are in our prayers.🙏🏽We extend our condolences to you and your siblings in the loss of your sister,Thelma and the McKinnie and Rice families. May you find peace and comfort in our Lord's presence and love.❤️ We love you! The Cooper's Otis & Diana❤️❤️❤️
Please Accept Our Most Heartfelt Sympathies for Tour Loss, Our Thoughts & Prayers are with The Entire Mckinnie Family during this Difficult time. Take Your Rest Our Dear Sweet Thelma Mckinnie You will ALWAYS be the Captain of Our Ship at Baptist Hospital Memphis/ Teleservices ....Love Always The TeleAngels
Please Accept Our Most Heartfelt Sympathies for Tour Loss, Our Thoughts & Prayers are with The Entire Mckinnie Family during this Difficult time. Take Your Rest Our Dear Sweet Thelma Mckinnie You will always be the Captain of Our Ship at Baptist Hospital Teleservices ....Love Always The TeleAngels
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She was a very dear friend of mine love her visit her in her home I will surely miss her 💔 to the family always
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She was a beautiful soul. In the presence of the Lord.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
