CAIRO, Ill. -- Thelma Lucille McKee of Barlow, Ky., formerly of Cairo, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at Western Baptist Hospital.

She was the daughter of Delbert L. and Bertha McAllister Curd. She married Edward R. McKee, who preceded her in death.

McKee was retired from Egyptian Country Club. She attended Mighty Rivers Worship Center, was a member of Thea Phi sorority, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2649, all in Cairo, and Wickliffe Eagles Aerie 3397 in Wickliffe, Ky.

Survivors include three daughters, Bonetta Taylor and Angela Shepherd of Barlow, Ky., Michelle Kaha of Grand Rapids, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Mighty Rivers Worship Center. Dr. Larry Potts will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.

Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Wickliffe is in charge of arrangements.