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Obituary For Earline G. McKinnes
Carter Funeral Home announces the peaceful transition of Ms. Earline G. McKinnes, (64) of Union Springs, Alabama.
Ms. McKinnes passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her residence while under the watchful care of her loving family.
The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Friday, June 9, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.
The Farewell Life Celebration will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm from the sanctuary of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church of Union Springs, AL.
The eulogy will be delivered by Pastor Henry J. Fowler of the Mt. Calvary and Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Churches.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Baptist Cemetery.
In accordance with recommended COVID-19 Protocols, all attendees are requested to utilize appropriate facial coverings, maintain social distancing, and minimize physical contact.
Earline was born on June 11, 1958 to Birdie Mae Reynolds and Clarence Tarver in Union Springs, AL. She was the oldest of her mother’s four girls. On May 31, 2023 she gained her heavenly wings surrounded by her family.
Earline confessed to Christ at an early age and joined St. Luke Baptist Church in Union Springs, Al. Later, she transferred her membership to Free Deliverance House of Prayer in Union Springs, AL. She was educated in the Bullock County School System and graduated with the class of 1977. She went on to graduate from Southern Vocational College in Tuskegee, AL.
She worked for over 20 years at Columbus Mills in Union Springs, until the company closed. Most recently, she was employed at Bullock County Correctional Facility. Earline loved her family and even helped to raise her three younger sisters. She loved shopping, traveling, beach trips, and purses. She was a workaholic and loved her job.
Earline transitioned from this life, leaving to cherish her memories, her mother, Birdie Mae Reynolds of Union Springs, Al, two loving sons: Christopher L. Mckinnes (Arquenetta) Union Springs, AL and Je’Norris Q. Mckinnes (Sharon), Dothan, Al, four grandchildren: TeQuarius T. Mckinnes, Auburn, AL, Kendall D. Stevenson (Siniyah) Denver, Colorado, Jayce Q. Mckinnes, Dothan, AL, and Jayde E. Mckinnes, Dothan, AL. Six sisters: Tracy Mckinnes Carter (William), Culleoka, TN, Theresa Mckinnes-Williams (Ronnie), Union Springs, AL, Tamika Mckinnes, (Jeffery), Union Springs, AL, Carolyn Christian, Douglasville, GA, Cassandra King, Atlanta, GA, and Linda Tarver, Atlanta, GA. Four aunts: Ginnie R. Brown, Atlanta, Ga., Jewel Mckinnes, (Robert) Louisville, AL, Mary Cummings Chicago, IL. and Katie Davis, Chicago, IL. Four uncles: Ernest Hampton, Union Springs, AL, Rubin Mckinnes (Lula), L.C. Mckinnes (Willie Mae), and James Curry all of Louisville, AL; A very special niece, Alexia S. Williams, Auburn, AL, Tess Brown, Montgomery, AL, Karrington Carter, Culleoka, TN, nephews; Ashton L. Williams and Konnor J. Lampkin, both of Union Springs, AL, and a host of special cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Tarver, brothers Floyd and Keith Tarver, uncle, Joe Mckinnes and aunts, Mattie Shepherd and Pauline Mckinnes.
The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the Final Life Celebration Arrangements for the late Ms. Earline G. McKinnes.
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Ocean Devotion was sent for Earline G. McKinnes - June 03, 2023
In precious memory of Earline, a person with such an awesome personality, whom I enjoyed just talking to when our paths would cross at her workplace. An humble and caring person whose smile could light up a room, beautiful on the inside and outside. The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much. So long beautiful chick. There's a great camp meeting on the other shore.
Family our God will walk you through this journey,Lean on Him. Praying for you during this time. Classmate Elder Dorothy Jones.
My deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. May God comfort this family and help them through this sad time. Psalms 29:11
"What a Friend we have in Jesus" May God's Love, Grace, & Mercy be with the Family during this Season of Bereavement. The Bullock County High School Class of 1977 mourns the loss of our classmate Earline. Linda Jones Thurman
To my dear little sister Earline, you were the big sister to others, but I was the big sister to you. You treated me like a big sister too. I thank God that we did keep in touch over the years via phone. And I will always remember, (I believe it was 2017), when my late husband and I came to visit. You'd had surgery; you and I shared many childhood memories. But I'll charity our last visit most, when I was there a few weeks ago, on the 19th, we were able to share photos of our; children, grandchildren and great-grand. I will truly miss you. Love you big sister, Carolyn T. Christian
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to the McKinnes family on the loss of their beloved sister, mother and daughter Earline. I am heartbroken at the loss my cousin. May she rest in eternal peace. Brendolyn Tarver
To the sisters, what a blessing to have a big sister like Earline. I didn't see her as much over the years but when we did meet I saw the love in her heart for the people around her. I think she and all of you have the quality like your Mom. My prayers go out to all of you and also her Sons and all who new and love her. Sincerely your cousin Ronald and Thelma Gray🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
So sorry for yall loss. My Condolences to you and the family. Praying God gives yall strength and comfort in knowing that she's with him, she's at peace, and in a better place. May God Continue to bless you all. Ms. Kimberly Anthony and Family
My Condolences to the Family, Praying 🙏 for you all strength May God Continues to bless you all. Mary Fitzpatrick and Family.
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