Bernadine McKinney Havre De Grace, Maryland Obituary

Bernadine McKinney

Bernadine W. McKinney was born on April 20, 1927 in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Harry and Mary Williams. She was married to the late Johnette McKinney. She was the eldest of six children. Bernadine was educated in the Public Schools of Hartford County and graduated from Havre de Grace Colored High School on June 8, 1944. She departed this life on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Future Care Nursing Home, Randallstown, MD.<br/><br/>She loved the Lord and was a lifelong devoted member of St. James AME Church. In her younger years, she served as Sunday School Teacher and was a member of the Chancellor Choir until her health declined. She was the Family Historian and loved to take pictures; as well as share her wisdom and wit. Bernadine was also an active member of and a Past Matron of Evening Star Chapter 20 Myra Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star P.H.A. State of Maryland and its Jurisdiction.<br/><br/>She was employed at Perry Point VA Medical Center (Perry Point Hospital) for 30 years, retiring in 1984. She received numerous awards and accolades for exemplary job performance.<br/><br/>Bernadine was the mother to six children, and they were her greatest joy. She was affectionately known as Mom, Mom Bernie to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their friends. Her oldest daughter Gwendolyn Morgan preceded her in death in 2016. <br/><br/>She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Roosevelt Turner, Jr. (Sharon), Abingdon, MD; Malcolm Brown, Sr. (Lucile), Middletown, DE, three daughters, Patricia Graham (David), Hyattsville, MD, Helen Christy and Quida Graham, Baltimore County, MD; son-in-law, Vernon Morgan, brother-in-law, Larry Robinson, an endearing niece, Lois Lawrence and extended family bonus son, Cedric Brown, Sr.. She was the Matriarch of her family (5 generations) and leaves 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren; one brother Joseph Williams (sister-in-law Constance Williams) and her beloved sister, Claudia Whitfield, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Lawrence and Christine Walker and her brother, Harry Williams, Jr.<br/>
April 20, 1927 - November 13, 202004/20/192711/13/2020
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Funeral Home Owner
November 21, 2020
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Teqka Winn
November 30, 2020
Mom Mom, I love and miss you. I remember when I would spend the night at your house and you would make me potato cakes for breakfast. That was back when I was a little girl and I haven’t had potato cakes since. I can taste them now. Your wisdom and wit will always make m... Continue Reading
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LadyDenesha X Moore
November 21, 2020
First let me offer my Condolences to the family of this wonderful woman. May God give you all strength and understanding to endure the loss of this beauty. I remember going into her rom to speak with her while visits with one of her daughters, Helen. She was full of high... Continue Reading
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SunDeana Johnson
November 21, 2020
The most precious gift is that of a Mother, without her none of us would be here. I was blessed to have been given two. Mrs. Bernadine took me in as one of her own, as the rest of the family did. I would sit in her room with her and we would laugh and joke, but she’d als... Continue Reading
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Plastipak
November 20, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Donzella Berry
November 20, 2020
I extended my sincerest condolences to the family. Ms. Bernadette and my mom were good friends. When those two got together there was always some mischief going on. Good, fun mischief. I know she will be missed. Rest assured you will see her again. What a day of rejoicin... Continue Reading
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Donzella Berry
February 14, 2022
Please accept my apology. I meant Ms. Bernadine not Bernadette.
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John Joyner
November 19, 2020
You will always be part of my heart Grandma your Grandson John and family
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Mr Mrs Sylvester Desiree Jones
November 19, 2020
You will always hold a special place in our hearts Ma Bernie your loving Grandson/daughter Sylvester Desiree and family
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Susan Cohee
November 19, 2020
Helen:

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Susan
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Karen Fisher
November 19, 2020
Helen,
Keeping you and your sweet family in my prayers, thanking God for your faith and blessed assurance that your Mom is with Jesus.

Love,
Karen Fisher
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Kimberly Anthony
November 19, 2020
I always told her grandma she was my homegirl and I learned something new from her everytime we were together. I will always cherish the laughs we shared. She loved a long full life and we will truly miss her.
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