Julia Mae McKinney, 57, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her residence.
Julia was born December 28, 1966, in Catawba County to Gerie Barnes West and the late Carroll McKinney Sr. Julia was very outgoing and the life of the party. You would say she always had a smile on her face. She loved doing hair and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Carroll McKinney Jr., and grandparents, James and Dorothy Barnes, and Miller and Eula McKinney.
She is survived by her mother, Gerie West and husband Jerry; children, Niki McKinney Rector and husband Josh, and Anthony McKinney and wife Crystal; and grandchildren, Kensley Rector, Maggie Rector, Carroll McKinney, and Cadence McKinney. Also surviving are sister Rosa Crawford and husband Steve; and brothers, Buddy McKinney and wife Cristal, and Wayne McKinney and wife Megan.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Christ United Baptist Church with Rev. David Stikeleather officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Marion, NC.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the church prior to the service on Saturday.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
She was a very sweet person . She loved to have fun and she loved her kids so much . She will be missed . With love from. David and Dona Kelley
Love and prayers for her friends and family.
Dear Rosa, we are so sorry to hear about your sweet sister.. Only Jesus can mend your broken heart.Lean on Him always, and let Him comfort you and your family. We love you. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love you, John and Connie Crawford
Heavens sweeter with you there. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all the family, and those who love her. May God bless you with peace, comfort, and guidance at this difficult time. Our bond between stepmom and step daughter was amazing. You taught me everything to know about makeup, and gave me my first frosted blonde hair. You were there at my GED graduation and brought me flowers. No matter what you always had my back and I’ll forever love and miss you. I’m so glad this is NOT goodbye, it’s see you soon. On the other side. Hold Jordan with you until we’re all reunited.
Anthony and Nicki it breaks my heart you are having to go through this and Crystal she loved you as a daughter cherish her memories I know all of you have some wonderful ones . Julia was one of my friends since we moved here and was always there for me she was with me when Sawyer was born set all night in a snowstorm waiting I’ll never forget out good time we had. Prayers for the family