Lu Anne Lipford McKinney

Reidsville - Lu Anne Lipford McKinney, 52, of 275 Rabbit Trail Road, died on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 30, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Doug McLeroy officiating. Interment will follow in Ruffin Cemetery. Lu Anne was born in Danville, VA but she was a life long resident of Rockingham County. She recently retired from the State of North Carolina where she served as the Assistant Clerk of Court. Upon her retirement, she was recognized with "The Order of The Long Leaf Pine" award, one of the highest honors given to a state employee. Lu Anne also served as the Past President of the North Carolina Clerk's Association. She was a longtime and faithful member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as Elder. She was also a leader for the Presbyterian Pilgrimage. People were drawn to Lu Anne, and many considered her their "best friend" or an extension of their family. When she walked in, the whole room would light up with her presence and friendship! She loved life, people and animals, especially, horses. She is survived by her husband, Richard McKinney of the home; her stepchildren, Kellee Graves and husband, Garland of Timberlake, NC, Katherine McKinney and Rick McKinney of the home; step grandson, Collin Graves; mother and father, Sanford and Barbara Lipford of Ruffin, NC; brothers, Robin Lipford and wife, Linda of King, NC and Mark Lipford and wife, Debbie of Leawood, KS; niece and nephews, Kevin and Kory Lipford, Rachel, Charles and Michael Lipford; special aunt, Zona Oakes and a large extended family. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Sunday, August 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Other times the family will be at home of her parents, Barbara and Sanford (338 Mayfield Road in Ruffin, NC). Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 318 South Main Street, Reidsville, NC 27320.