Sheila McKee

Mrs. Sheila McKee, age 62 of Jackson, Tennessee departed this life Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis Central in Memphis.

Mrs. McKee was born in McNairy County, Tennessee August 19, 1952 to the late Minor Theodore and Joan McCalip Sparks. She graduated with the class of 1970 from Bolivar Central High School, and on July 13, 1974 in Town Creek, Alabama, she was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas McKee, who survives. She worked as a homemaker after she was disabled in 1983, and lived in Hardeman County prior to moving to Jackson ten years ago. She was a member of Porters Creek Baptist Church in Middleton, and enjoyed reading, sending cards, and spending time with her cats.

In addition to her husband of 40 years, survivors include her son, Lawrence McKee and wife Monica of Jackson; grandchildren, Justin McKee and Blake McKee; brother, Keith Sparks and wife Rachel of Selmer; and niece, April Sparks Burke of Lexington.

Donations made in memory of Mrs. McKee may be sent to the donor's choice of charities.