Geraldine Stepp McKinney, 70, of Crany, WV, a loving and caring grandmother, mother wife, sister and friend went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on May 31st, 1953, in Paintsville, KY, a daughter of the late Grover and Madeleen Porter Stepp. Geraldine was a member of Crany Missionary Baptist Church and Ladies Aide. She was a 1971 graduate of Oceana High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents,
Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband Roger of 41 years and her sister Charlene Stepp. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons Roger (Christy) McKinney of Crany, Kevin (Lenore) McKinney of Waynesboro, VA and Daniel (Edie) McKinney of Princeton grandchildren Douglas and Lacey McKinney of Stephenson, Bethany and Scottie Earls of Timberville, VA, Molly McKinney and Ben Lane of Turkey Creek, and Maria McKinney and Aaron Wilkins of Waynesboro, VA siblings Evealene (Steve) Elkins of Lynco, Bennie (Becky) Stepp and Kenneth (Nina) Stepp both of Crany a host of nieces and nephews along with special niece Whitney (Josh) Boggs of Mt. Nebo.
Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, August 3rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with her son Kevin McKinney officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Stepp Family Cemetery, Crany, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Wednesday, August 2nd at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home.
“The day you were born you cried, and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die the world cries, and you rejoice.” – A Native American quote.