Dorothy Jane McKinney's Obituary
Dorothy McKinney, 64, was born January 27th 1959 in Decatur, IL where she lived majority of her life. Over the years she fought many battles with various types of cancer. It saddens us to say she lost her final battle in her home on June 4th 2023.
She had a love for crocheting as well as her birds. Spending time with her best friend Rita and sometimes she enjoyed a night out singing karaoke. But most important to Dorothy was spending time with her family.
Dorothy was survived by her two children; her son Gary (Oriana) Lockwood, her daughter Connie (Wiz) Thompson, Her sisters; Rose Allen, Judy (Jim) Sutton, Connie Curry. One brother Billy (Rosemary) Moore. She had 8 grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Lastly her caregiver of 20+ years Cindy Auton,
She was preceded in death by her Parents William and Cecilia Moore, older sister Wilma Moore, and Brother-in-Law Jerry Allen Sr.
There will be a small memorial service this Thursday June 8th 1pm at Harvest Christian Center in Decatur. Also at a later date her son and niece will be hosting a Celebration of Life for all family and friends to attend, eat good food, laugh or cry, and tell stories of Dorothy's life.
Donations can be made to her sons cashapp($GaryLockwood7688 ) for the time being to help with expenses. Make sure to include "Dorothy" on the FOR line where it states add a note.
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