Catherine L. McKinney

Catherine L. Travis McKinney “Aunt Sis” passed away at home on January 10, 2019 surrounded by loving family. She was a member of Armona Baptist Church and retired from Hardee’s of Alcoa where she was the “original” biscuit lady. Preceded in death by husband, Hubert H. McKinney; son, Randall L. Travis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Mary Travis, Jack and Ruth Travis; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Travis Lynn and Virgil Lynn. Survived by daughters, Melissa McKinney, Patricia McKinney (Susan Hardin); grandchildren, Brandon Hargett, Angel (Paul) Tindell, Tiffany Travis; great-grandchildren, Cory Tindell, Bradley Tindell, Mason Tindell, Carter Travis; many nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 or Armona Baptist Church, 2211 Louisville Rd. Alcoa, TN 37701. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Smith West Chapel with service to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bob Lawson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 PM for interment at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Catherine L. McKinney please visit our Sympathy Store.