Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on April 26, 2011
Knoxville TN


MCGINNIS, CAROLYN JOAN "NANNIE" - age 71, of Washburn, Tn. was born March
2, 1940 and went home to be with the Lord, Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011,
with family and friends by her side. She was a member of the Central
View American Christian Church in Washburn; was a 1957 graduate and
valedictorian of Washburn High School and worked at England Corsair for
over 30 years. Her hobbies were cooking, sewing and gardening. Carolyn was
preceded in death by her father and step-mother, Arlin and Lonese Lakins;
mother, Estelee Lay and brother, Wayne Lakins all of Washburn, Tn. She is
survived byher daughter and son-in-law, Mike and Linda Dalton; Daughter
and Grandson, Donna and Dustin Helton; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and
Donna McGinnis; granddaughter, Amanda Coffman and step-granddaughter,
Jessica Dalton; half-sisters, Jane Lawson and Janice Idol special niece,
Phyllis Davidson. The family would like to extend thanks t Dr. Chinta and
staff and Amedysis Hospice, Joann Nicely and all the friends and neighbors
who helped in these trying times. The family will receive friends from
4-7 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Coffey Funeral Home with funeral
service to follow at 7:00 pm. Graveside service at 11:00 am Thursday,
April 28, 2011 at the Kitts Cemetery. Coffey Funeral Home in charge.
www.coffeyfh.com