Annabelle Louise McGarvey McKinnis

May 20, 2020 Last Updated: May 20, 2020 09:00 AM Death Notice

Annabelle Louise McGarvey McKinnis, 92, of Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot, formerly of Chicora, went to be with the Lord, early Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2020, at Concordia.

Annabelle was born in Millerstown, now Chicora, on Nov. 14, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Harold Robert and Dorothy Moore McGarvey. Mrs. McKinnis was a 1946 graduate of Fairview Township-Karns City High School. In her earlier years, Annabelle worked at the Spade Shirt Factory in Butler.

Annabelle was married to James Gordon McKinnis on July 30, 1949, in Evans City by the Rev. C.L. Bash. Following her marriage, Annabelle embraced her role as a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning. She epitomized the virtues found in Proverbs 31, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mr. McKinnis passed away on Feb. 17, 1983.

Annabelle was a member of the former St. John's Reformed Church in Chicora, and was a Cradle Roll Coordinator for many years. Mrs. McKinnis later attended the Chicora Alliance Church. She had been a resident at Concordia Lutheran Ministries for 13 years, and volunteered in many activities there.

Surviving are five children, Marlene (David) Sedwick of Mobile, Ala., Ronald (Karen) McKinnis of Lancaster, John F. (Susan) McKinnis of Butler, Robert (Melinda) McKinnis of Mars and Kenneth (Laurie) McKinnis of Valencia; 11 grandchildren, Lisa (Michael) Smith of Knoxville, Tenn., Julie (Rob) Cook of Muncie, Ind., Laurie (Kendal) McCann of Mobile, Ala., Michelle Ward of Lancaster, Jeremy ( Jessica) McKinnis of Fayetteville, N.Y., Eric (Kasey) McKinnis of Butler, Kimberly McKinnis of Sunnyvale, Calif., Daniel (Mandy) McKinnis of Johnstown, Christopher McKinnis of Cranberry Township, Courtney McKinnis of Robinson Township, and Brianna McKinnis of Valencia; 19 great-grandchildren, Zara Ward, Anandra Ward, Jenny Ward, Katy Ward, Rexi Ward, Anni Ward, Nori Ward, Jacob (Sarah) McKinnis, Joshua McKinnis, Julia McKinnis, Jade McKinnis, Morgan McKinnis, Taylor McKinnis, Kaitlyn McKinnis, Caleb McKinnis, Isaac McKinnis, Adelynn McCann, Samuel McCann and Mykah Cook; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Frank) Bingham of Allentown and Gladys (Paul) Rettig of Butler; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Annabelle was preceded in death by a brother, Victor McGarvey; two sisters, Alene Larkin and Eleanor Smith; and an infant great-granddaughter, Hope Angelica McKinnis; as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Annabelle was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Annabelle's family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers at Concordia and Hospice for their loving support and care.

MCKINNIS — Following a private visitation and committal service for Annabelle Louise McGarvey McKinnis, who died Saturday, April 18, 2020, officiated by the Rev. Mark Wallace, pastor of the Chicora Alliance Church, interment will take place at St. John's Reformed Church Cemetery in Chicora.Arrangements are under the direction of Hile Funeral Home of Chicora.Memorial contributions in Mrs. McKinnis' name may be made to Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, Pa., 16023, or the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E201, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15222.For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.