Mary Lee Mason McKinney
October 6, 1936 - August 28, 2024
Mary Lee Mason McKinney Obituary
Ms. Mary Lee “Baby Ray” Mason-McKinney, 87, of Franklin KY transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on August 28, 2024.
Baby Ray was born in Logan County, KY on October 6,1936 to the late Bennie and Ruth Mason. She worked as a housekeeper for many years. She joined and became a member of Townsend Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Schochoh, KY.
Baby Ray was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved spending time with her family, whether it was through gatherings, or just simply watching TV. She loved going to yard sales, watching westerns, cooking and was always in her beautiful garden of flowers and vegetables. She was known for her unwavering love, boundless compassion, and extraordinary strength. Her nurturing spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Brothers Robert Mason and Forte (Bubba) Mason; Sister Bennie Magaret Mason; Late husband Harrison McKinney; Son Wayne McKinney; Grandson Anthony McKinney and a special friend John Terry.
Baby Ray was a guiding light to her seven children Charles McKinney (Franklin KY), Sally Thompson (Nashville TN), Barbara Montgomery (Darrell), Marie Fitts (Jerome), Ben McKinney (Janice), Linda Smith (Marion), and Tony McKinney (Monica), all of Franklin KY; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-six great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters Anna Ruth (Baba) Mason;, Gertie (Pinky) Mason, and Sue Atkins (Charles) all of Adairville, KY; one brother Tom Mason (Ann) of Adairville KY. A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A very special sister-in-law Maggie McKinney. A special thank you to our cousin, Teresa Butts, for all that she has done for our mother. Our mother treated her like she was one of her own. Your generosity, warmth, and support doesn’t go unnoticed.
Visitation
Place: Franklin Funeral Directors Funeral Home Franklin, KY
Date: 08/30/2024
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Visitation
Place: Townsend Grove Baptist Church 4058 Halls Store Rd, Russellville, KY 42276
Date: 08/31/2024
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Funeral Service
Place: Townsend Grove Baptist Church 4058 Halls Store Rd, Russellville, KY 42276
Date: 08/31/2024
Time: 1:00PM
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Ms. Mary Lee “Baby Ray” Mason-McKinney, 87, of Franklin KY transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on August 28, 2024.
Baby Ray was born in Logan County, KY on October 6,1936 to the late Bennie and Ruth Mason. She worked as a housekeeper for many years. She joined and became a member of Townsend Grove Missionary Ba