Rosia Lee Shanklin-McKinney

Born January 21, 1969 in Wichita, KS, she passed April 24th 2023.

Rosea was the wife of Martinez McKinney Sr. She was the daughter of Walter Lee Shanklin Sr. and Virginia Lee Garrett-Shanklin. She was the 2nd oldest of 5 children. Her older sister, Enedina Garret, younger sister Cassandra Shanklin, younger brothers, Walter Shanklin Jr. and James Shanklin.

She was mother to 5 children: Marshia Shanklin, Cornelius Shanklin, Adrian Shanklin, Kendra Turner, and Martinez McKinney Jr. She was grandmother to: Kamarion Shanklin, Makiah Shanklin, Jaycie Blan, Donavon Shanklin, McAliyah Shanklin, Adrian Shanklin Jr., Azarion McKinney, Kayani McKinney, Genesis McKinney, Legacy McKinney, DaMarron Turner, Wa’Chanti Turner, Na’Karen Turner. Nieces and Nephews: Whitney Thomas, Laroy Thomas Jr., Alexia Shanklin, Dakota Shanklin. Great Niece: Na’Ryah Juante Bryant.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A Celebration of Rosia’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Mount Olive Baptist Church with Reverend C.D. Baker officiating.