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McKinley, Wanda Cleo

McKinley, Wanda Cleo

Female 1927 - 2010  (82 years)

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  • Name McKinley, Wanda Cleo 
    Born 26 Jan 1927  Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 6 Jan 2010  Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Memorial Cemetery - Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I12008  Coursey-Sansing Tree
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2020 

    Father McKinley, Elliot Cleo (Dick),   b. 16 Jan 1903, Callahan County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1983, Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Cundiff, Cloris Nevada (Clarie),   b. Abt 1906, Coleman County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1949, Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 43 years) 
    Married 7 Nov 1925  Callahan County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4864  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Tarpley, Sherrill Lake,   b. 14 Aug 1910, McAlister, Quay County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Feb 1987, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2020 
    Family ID F4865  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Webb, Louis King,   b. 9 Dec 1916, Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt Jun 1972, Hospital - Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2020 
    Family ID F4866  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Obituary


       


      Wanda C. Tarpley, 82, a long time resident of Tucumcari and most recently of Roswell, NM, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Albuquerque.
      She is survived by her sister, Ouida Lowrey of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, Walter H.(Bud) Harris of Roswell; nieces and nephews, Keith Lowrey and wife, Holly, Jim Lowrey and wife, Gwen, Andrea Kyte and husband, Mike, Brian Harris and wife, Connie, Patti Richardson and husband, Tim, and Steven Harris and wife, Diane; great-nieces and nephews, Piper and James Lowrey, Zach Lowrey, Alianne Bacon and husband, Jeff, and Erica Arena and husband, Robert, and Theo Kyte, Timmy Richardson and wife, Veronica, and Charlyn Richardson, and Taylor and Lane Harris; great-great niece and nephew, Annabella and Jonathan Bacon, and other relatives and friends.
      Wanda was preceded in death by her husbands, King Webb and Lake Tarpley; her sister, Janita Harris, and her parents, E.C .and Cloris Cundiff McKinley.
      She was born on January 26, 1927, in Melrose, NM, and graduated from Melrose High School. She attended Eastern New Mexico University where she obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education. Wanda taught for many years at the Tucumcari Elementary School. She loved to garden, travel and read. Wanda was a loving sister and aunt and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
      Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the Center Street Methodist Church, 406 E. Center Street on Friday, January 15, 2010, 10:30 a.m. Private interment will take place at the Melrose Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Wanda's name to the charity of your choice.
      Please visit our online guestbook for Wanda at www.RememberTheirStory.com
      Arrangements are by French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, (505) 823-9400.
      Published in Quay County Sun from January 13 to January 14, 2010