Sandra Lynn Newble McKinney – On Friday, August 31, 2012 the Lord called Sandra to join Him in her eternal home. Sandra was born on October 3, 1960 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Ernest Lynwood Rivers and Elsie Rhodes Newble.
Sandra began her walk with Christ at an early age joining Macedonia Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. She graduated from Merry High School in 1978, and began her career with Proctor and Gamble where she remained for over 20 years. Upon moving to Knoxville, she became employed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). She also became a faithful member of Brown New Hope Baptist Church in Blaine, TN.
Sandra leaves to mourn and cherish her memory; devoted and loving husband, Austin H. McKinney; brother, Colis Newble of Antioch, TN; sisters, Linda and Pamela Newble of Jackson, Ernestine Henderson of Memphis, and Juanita Morrow of Whiteville, TN; brothers and sisters in-laws Wayne (Vicki) McKinney, Tonia McKinney of Knoxville, and Brenda (John) Brabson of Louisville, TN; mother in law, Elizabeth McKinney of Knoxville, and aunts Florence Powe and Geneva Rhodes of St. Louis, MO.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Foster Chapel Baptist Church, 2101 Ault Rd. from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow, Rev. Joseph Tolbert, Pastor; Rev. Dennis McKinney of Brown New Hope Baptist Church, Officiating. Interment to follow at Mt Olive Cemetery. Service to conclude with full dove release.
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May God’s grace and mercy surround in your time of sorrow.
Austin, as long as it has been it is still saddening to hear that you have taken such a loss. I know not how you feel not want to, but you were apparently blessed with someone who thought enough off you to devote their life too you! Hold on to that and never let it go, God is with you…
William (Billy) Beal III
Austin and Family:
I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of Sandra. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God help and comfort you and surround you with his love, and the love of all your family and friends. Your old TDOT friend, Sandee
I’m so sorry, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra was one of my dear friends in high school, and although I have not been in touch with her since then, I have thought about her and remembered what a fun and funny person she was. She was always able to make me laugh and was a good friend. She will be missed greatly by many people, I know.
Rest well Sandra. You are in a better place now. Touch her family right now Lord. Your former P&G co-worker.