Imogene McKinney

1926 ∼ 2012

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Imogene McKinney, 86, of Bridge City, died Friday, June 22, 2012, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 10:00am Monday, June 25, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bobby Hoffpauir of Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 6-9pm, Sunday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Born in Dimmitt, Texas, on May 13, 1926, Imogene was the daughter of Claude J. and Dora "Turner" Johnson. She was recognized by many for her efforts working as a voting clerk for the past 40 years in Bridge City. She chose the 2008 presidential election as her last, with her first election being between Nixon and Humphrey. Imogene knew everyone in Bridge City; she could look at them coming through the door and flip to their names without even asking. The only time she couldn't was if they just moved here and recently registered. Imogene couldn't wait for election time to come around and hated to give it up. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Bridge City for more than 50 years. Imogene was also a former member of the American Women Business Association where she was President and received the Woman of the Year award. She was also the owner of PeeWee Trailer Park in Bridge City for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray "PeeWee" McKinney; parents; brother, C.J. Johnson; and sisters, Rosa Mae Shepard, Alene Martinson, and LaQuita Thacker.

Imogene is survived by her daughter, Raylene Terrell and husband Clarence of Bridge City; sons, Ricky McKinney and wife Carol of Pasadena TX and Rocky McKinney and wife Karen of Bridge City; grandchildren, Lyndsi Rae Parker and husband Jeremy of Austin, Kimberly Lane McKinney of Pasadena TX, and William Robert "Bill" McKinney of Bridge City; step grandchildren, Brian Terrell and wife Leslie of Jonestown TX, Shannon Terrell Garcia of White Settlement TX, Robert Terrell of Bridge City, and Tamara Stratton of Apache Junction AZ; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; brother, Jimmie Johnson and wife Myrle of Grandbury TX; sisters, Beverly Russell and husband Carl of Lubbock TX and Melba Smith of Georgetown TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Bob Moore, Jimmy Everett, Bill Nickum, George Hyde, Wiley Pierce and Dudley Cox. Honorary Pallbearer will be Travis Reed.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Harbor Hospice at, 2450 N. Major Dr. Beaumont, Texas 77713.

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Anonymous June 30, 2012

Oh, Aunt Imo! I will always cherish your memory - your joyous, positive spirit,your sense of humor - always seeing the silver lining- not impressed in the least by worldly possessions. You are my role model for living in the Spirit and being an obedient##imported-begin##Rowean Crader##imported-end##

Anonymous June 27, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. I will always have great memories of her. Wish I would have stayed in touch after moving from Bridge City. My daughters first days home from the hospital were right there in her house. She will be missed.##imported-begin##Roxane Holt##imported-end##

Anonymous June 27, 2012

You have my deepest sympathy, may the God of tender mercy carry you through this most difficult time.2 corinth.1:2##imported-begin##Ruby A.##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2012

Raylene, I am so sorry to not be there with you & your family today. Imogene was like a second mother to me & many others. I count the last two years as a blessing to have been near your family. My favorite memories are when your Mother would tell us st##imported-begin##Sharon Whitaker##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2012

Raylene, So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Many, many people knew her and loved her including Connie & I. May God bless and comfort you.##imported-begin##Robert Hanks##imported-end##

Anonymous June 25, 2012

Rick, So glad you were able to be with your mother before she passed. We have come to know your family over the many years we have worked together through our conversations about them and feel we to know your mother. Many of us have experienced what you a##imported-begin##SNCL Structural Group##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2012

Imogene was my other mother. I wished that I could have seen her more often over the years. I hope that she is in a better place.##imported-begin##Robert Bailey##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2012

Rayleen: Was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I always enjoyed her when she was working the elections at the Bridge City Junior High. I know you will miss her tremendously. Johnny & I will both keep you in our prayers!##imported-begin##Cetha & Johnny Haure##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2012

I offer my condolences to the family. Such a loss is sad, and I will miss her as the rest of the family misses her. There are no words that can express the feeling of this loss. She will never be forgotten.##imported-begin##Madeline Bailey##imported-end##

Anonymous June 24, 2012

I was blessed to have Imogene for a friend many years. She was the type to help anyone without being ask. When you told her a secret you knew it would go no farther. Raylene had such a close relationship with her that will remain in her heart forever, My ##imported-begin##gayla thurman##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2012

Raylene: Mrs. McKinney I always felt strange calling her Imogene has been here as far back as I can remember. I'll always remember her as a kind, easy going Mother and I've ALWAYS admired the close relationship that you two enjoyed. I know how much you ##imported-begin##Dixie Pevoto, Gabie and Evie##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2012

When Ed and I moved to Bridge City, Imogene was one of the first members of Second Baptist Church to be at our door with food. She had fresh shrimp her husband had caught. And she did this often. Our whole family loved the McKinney's fresh shrimp! She##imported-begin##Sally Robinson Montague##imported-end##