Mary McKinzie Obituary

MARY BELLE MCKINZIE ,born June 19, 1912 in Pinehill, Texas to Samuel E. Toon and Jessie B. Toon, departed this life June 28, 2008 in Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harvey J. McKinzie of Midlothian, Texas and her 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, her extended family, and Gerri Bell and Cora Buncio who gave her loyal care for the past 50 years. Mary Belle was Past Worthy Matron of the Bluebell Chapter 856 of the Order of the Eastern Star, which she served for over 50 years. She was also a member of the West University Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Houston Astros. Sissie was a loyal fan, attending the first home game at the Astrodome against the Yankees and faithfully following her Astros every season, including their trip to the World Series. She was also a brick owner at the Juice Box. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 9th of July at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. Funeral services will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 10th of July in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons. Entombment will follow, via escorted cortege, in the Memorial Mission Mausoleum of Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. In lieu of the usual remembrances, memorial donations may be directed to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 6977 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030