Elsie C. McKinney

December 7, 1930 - June 25, 2019

Elsie C. McKinney, 88, of 195 Manna Hill Rd, Ringgold, VA died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. McKinney was born on Dec. 7, 1930, daughter of the late William Witcher Childress and the late Ellen Mitchell Childress. She spent all of her life in the Danville and Pittsylvania County areas where she was a practical nurse for Danville Regional Medical Center until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of Blairs Baptist Church. Mrs. McKinney was the last surviving member of her generation. She was predeceased by three sisters; two brothers; nine half-sisters; and five half-brothers. In addition to her siblings she was predeceased by her husband, Lee Edsel McKinney; daughter, Rebecca Rae Adkins; and son, Terry Lee McKinney. Survivors include five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. McKinney will be conducted on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Blairs Baptist Church with the Reverend John Lester officiating. Interment will follow the service in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. The family suggest that memorial donations be made to Blairs Baptist Church, 5260 US-29 BUS, Blairs, VA 24527. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main is respectfully serving the McKinney family.