Obituary of Dannise Lewis McKinney

Mrs. Dannise Lewis McKinney, loving wife and mother passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 suddenly as a result of complications from blood cancer. She was surrounded by her dedicated husband of nearly 40 years and her only son and daughter-in-law. She was born October 17th, 1953 to Alta and Daniel Lewis. She received a Bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master's in Education from the University of Tennessee. Dannise was known for her wonderful and friendly personality to which many would describe that she knew no strangers. She loved her family, her church, and her job. She spent her whole life trying to make other people's lives a bit brighter and was a wonderful cook, mother, sister, friend and wife. Her favorite things to do were to make arts and crafts with her friends and family, working on choir performances and outreach projects at church and her enthusiasm for her children and family knew no bounds. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, working on any home projects with her family, and large family dinners that filled a room. She was preceded in death by her father Daniel and her mother Alta. She leaves behind a long list of family: husband Roger (Rod). Son and daughter-in-law: Roger and Rachael. Sisters and brothers-in-law: Kathleen & Joe and Leslie & Gale. Brother and sister-in-law: Daniel & Glenda. and a numerous amount of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at South Harriman Baptist Church. For all who wish to attend, please look for updates via Facebook from Roger McKinney and SHBC announcements. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, honored to be serving the McKinney family.