Flora Lynn McKenna
April 7, 2018
Flora Lynn (Henderson) McKenna, 73, of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018, at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Flora Lynn McKenna was born to Robert Luther and Mary Elizabeth Henderson, on July 26, 1944, and grew up in the East Hill neighborhood of Pensacola. She attended public schools; graduated in 1963 from Pensacola High School; and attended Pensacola Jr. College.
Flora brought her sharp, inquisitive mind and caring heart to everything she did. She valued faith, family, community, and patriotism. Flora was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who lovingly raised two beautiful daughters, and delighted in spending time with her two grandchildren. Along with raising a family, Flora enjoyed success as a small business owner for several years.
Survived by her mother, Mary Elizabeth (Aldredge) Henderson; husband, Lawrence McKenna; daughters Kaly McKenna and Lisa McKenna; grandchildren Keith and Akira; many favorite nephews and nieces, beloved cousins, and dear friends. Predeceased by her father, Robert Luther Henderson; brothers Robert (Bobby) Henderson, Aubrey (Buddy) Henderson, and sister Jean (Henderson) Ramirez.
Special thanks to Flora’s caregivers and staff at West Florida Hospital and University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital for their compassionate care.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 10:00 AM with a Mass of the Christian Burial at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pensacola, followed by a gravesite service at Barrancas National Cemetery at 12:00 noon. Family and friends are invited and may call on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Faith Chapel North, 1000 S. Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas More Society, a not-for-profit, national public interest law firm dedicated to restoring respect for life, family, and religious liberty, and located at 19 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60603.
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