Thelma McKinnie's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee

Thelma McKinnie

August 15, 1943 - May 24, 2026 (82 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Thelma McKinnie's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R S Lewis & Sons Funeral Home

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Thelma McKinnie

August 15, 1943 - May 24, 2026 (82 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

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Thelma McKinnie Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 24, 2026, at the age of 82, Thelma McKinnie of Memphis, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Sylvester Rice Sr. and Edna Williams Rice. She is survived by: her sons, Robert McKinnie Jr. (Martene) and Donald Ray Rice of Memphis, TN; and her siblings, Ada Smith, Charles Rice (Brenda), John Rice (Brenda), Doris Stitt (Cornell), Jacqueline Rice, Annie Rice, Mary Ann Reeves, Curtis Rice (Brenda), J. C. Rice (Evelyn), Silvester Rice (Willie Eva) and Willie Rice. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R S Lewis & Sons Funeral Home



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June 05

Visitation

R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes
2944 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111

Sat

June 06

Funeral service

Ellis Grove Baptist Church
3506 Macon Rd, Memphis, TN 38122

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