Thursday, November 9, 2017

WANDA GRACE MCKINNEY AUSTIN

Wanda Grace McKinney Austin age 87 left this earth on November 9, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Kay, in Northport, Alabama. Wanda was born August 14, 1930, in Greenville, Texas to Claude and Zula McKinney. Wanda grew up in the community of Wieland, Texas and attended schools in Lone Oak and Greenville.   After High School Wanda attended and graduated from Draughons Business College in Dallas, Texas.
 Wanda was proceeded in death by her daughter, Gilda; her parents and all three of her brothers; Weldon, Wayne, and Wilburn McKinney. Also proceeding her in Death was her husband, Kenneth J. Austin.
 Left to carry on the family traditions and legacy are her four children; Gail Butler (Homer “Sonny”), Ken Austin, Jr. (Cindy), Susan Wilson (Odie) and Kay Day (Charles). In addition she leaves 4 grandchildren, Katie (Phillip), Melissa (Mike), Jenna (Gene) , and Odie IV and 5 great grandchildren, Kailee, Karoline, Kaden, Makenzie, Caden, Colton, King, and Jessie . Plus numerous nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
 Wanda and Ken relocated numerous times while raising their family. The journey began in Dallas and Wolfe City, Texas and ended in Georgia. Before our Mother’s final move to her daughter’s home in Northport, she had many fun filled days at Pine Valley Retirement Community in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.   One of her happiest moments was being elected QUEEN in 2014!
 A member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, Wanda’s service will be handled by Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston, Ga. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in a private memorial service at Southview Cemetary in Thomaston GA. The family will receive friends aon Saturday, November 11, 2017 form 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Coggins Funeral Hiome.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor our mother with a donation to the Charity or Church of Your Choice or the Saint Mark United Methodist Church, CHOIR FUND, 1421 Mcfarland Blvd, Northport, Al 35476.

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