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Betty Lou Bell McKinney

Passed 02/27/2024

Obituary For Betty Lou Bell McKinney

Betty Lou Bell McKinney entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2024 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1940 in Opelika, Alabama to Charlie and Georgia Butler Bell. She was faithful member of Brown New Hope Baptist Church of Blaine, TN where she served on the Kitchen Committee for many years. She was the caring and devoted wife of Paul McKinney for 60 years and a loving Mother of 6. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul McKinney; son, Damon McKinney; parents; sisters, Jessie Harper and Mary Jo Brown; brother, Johnny Bell. She leaves to morn her loving memory; son, Dennis (Mary) McKinney; daughters; Pamela (Paul) Kyle, Sharon McKinney, Kathy McKinney, Yolanda McKinney; Uncle, Solomon Butler; 9 Grandchildren; 13 Great-Grandchildren, her Church Family, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host Family, Relatives and Friends.

The Family will receive Friends at Brown New Hope Baptist Church in Blaine, TN Saturday, March 2 from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 12:00 p.m. where Pastor Dennis McKinney will be officiating.

The final resting place will be held at the Mt. Olive Cemetery immediately following the Celebration. A dove release will conclude in her honor.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family. www.unitymortuary1979.com


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We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Greg and Becky Corum and Phil Cantwell

Sorry for your loss.Keeping the Family in our prayers.

Eddie Manuel WKXV RADIO

To the Mckinney family sorry for your loss.Aunt Betty was a good hearted woman i will never forget her May God be with you all. Love you all.Paul Moore and family

To the Mckinney family sorry for your loss Aunt Betty was a good woman I will never forget her may God be with you all. Love you all. Paul Moore and family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Unity Mortuary | Knoxville, TN

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