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Opal R. McKee Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1908 - 2009 Opal R. McKee (1908-2009) Opal R. McKee, 100, of Ashland died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born Dec. 23, 1908, in Greenup County, the daughter of the late Alfred Grayson and Mintie Lewis Rice. She was the wife of the William Lorraine McKee who passed away in 1977. She was a homemaker who loved to spend time with her family, neighbors and friends. She was a devoted member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where she loved to attend Sunday school and Bible study, as well as many other church activities. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a former member of the Eastern Star where she had served as Worthy Matron. She also was preceded in death by one son, John Lewis McKee. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Teri McKee of Ashland; one daughter-in-law, Jean McKee of Chapel Hill, N.C.; three grandchildren, Jane McKee (Robert) Slater of Chapel Hill, John (Anne) McKee Jr. of Durham, N.C., and David (Michele) McKee of Jacksonville, Fla.; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Ike Nicholson. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1930 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, Ky. 41101. Online condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 4 condolences.

jan & mike conn Wednesday May 6, 2009 at 2:17 PM

We were so very sorry to hear of Opal's passing. She was such a Beautiful, kind, wonderful woman. I don't know if you remember us, we lived on Windsor Court fot 20 years, next door to Evelyn. Your mother was a Wonderful neighbor & friend, & our girls & us were Blessed to have known her. We had to work & couln't make the service, but wanted you to know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Heaven has a new angel. Love & prayers, Jan,Mike, Lacey & Stephanie Conn

Stan Reinartz Thursday April 30, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Dear McKee Family, My older sister Dorothy, who checks the Independent, told me of Mrs. McKee's recent death. Please accept my sympathy. Our family lived diagonally across Hilton from 1938 to 1943. My sister was a good friend and high school classmate of John's. I can well remember visiting the McKee house as a child at age 5-11. Also vivid are memories of your Collie "Pal". He would spend part of most nights making the loop to the Irwins, Reinartz's and then home. I still have a picture of him with 5-6 of the neighborhood kids. Hilton was a fun place for a kid my age with good neighbors and a big woods to explore. Sincerely, Stan Reinartz Huntsville, AL

Dorothy Reinartz Barth Wednesday April 29, 2009 at 3:34 PM

As you know, the Reinartz & Mckee families were neighbors. After we moved to Middletown, I kept in close touch with Opal, always stopping to see her in the court. She was a dear friend & I cherish wonderful memories of her and all the McKees. With sympathy and 70 yrs. of love, Dorothy

Patty Wiley Tuesday April 28, 2009 at 8:51 AM

Jim and Terri,we are so sorry. Sundays will not be the same without Miss Opal's hugs and hearing her laughter.It was an honor to be part of her life.

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