Name: Marie (Echols) McKay, a lifelong Tupelo area resident BORN: Nov. 23, 1928 in Tupelo, OK to Elmer Floyd & Mary Zena (McAlister) Echols Passed Away: Wed., March 21, 2012 in Ada, OK Age: 83 years, 3 months & 28 days Married: Charlie "Pete" Junior McKay in 1948 in Texas City, TX Education: she attended Eubanks, Tupelo & East Central College Other: She worked in her early years as a operator for Bell Telephone, She enjoyed sewing & gardening, cooking & going to church & visiting with her little lady friends. Church Affiliations: She was of the Non- Denominational faith Survivors Son: Marlin McKay & wife Susan of Stonewall, OK Grandchildren: Sonya Denise McKay of Ada, OK John Hunter McKay & wife Helen of Tupelo, OK Talia Fawn Kerr & husband Luke of Ada, OK Great Grandchildren: Colby Parker of Sherman, Ok Kelsey Marie McKay of Tupelo, OK Alanah Chase McKay of Tupelo, OK Alex & Addison Bailey, both of Ada, OK Erin Mae Kerr of Ada, OK Allie Renae kerr of Ada, OK Brother: E.W. Echols of Tupelo, OK Along with numerous other relatives, and many dear & loved friends Preceded in Death by Parents: Elmer Floyd & Mary Zena (McAlister) Echols Husband: Charlie "Pete" Junior McKay Daughter: Janie Marie McKay _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place of Service: Graveside Service, Pleasant Grove Cemetery Interment: Pleasant Grove Cemetery Officiating: Rev. Gene Williams SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE