Verda McKinney

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Verda McKinney age 86 of Lawrenceville passed away Tuesday March 10th, 2020 at the United Methodist Village. She was born October 5th, 1933 in Petty Township to Elvin O. Legg and his wife Chloe Marie (Fornshell) Legg.

Verda attended SIU in Carbondale Illinois, was a graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Vincennes, Indiana and held a BS degree from Chapman University in Orange, California. For many years, she was a dedicated registered nurse. She had a beautiful singing voice and performed in dinner clubs in California and Nevada.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her son Aaron Sneed, and daughter-in-law Linda Sneed.

Survivors include: two brothers- Art Legg and wife Shirley of Robinson Illinois and Floyd Legg and wife Vicki of Newnan, Georgia: one sister- Reta England and husband Jim of Carterville Illinois: two step-granddaughters- Resa Cobb of Central Point, Oregon and Debbie Brouillard of Riverside, California: and several nieces and nephews.

Verda’s wishes were to be cremated with no formal services.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.