Paula K. McKinney (56) of Effingham

Paula K. (Clark) McKinney, 56 of Effingham, passed away November 27th, 2019 at Deaconess Palliative Care, surrounded by her family and love.  

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Miller Chapel Cemetery, rural Effingham. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the family to help with final expenses by clicking here. 

Paula was born August 16, 1963 to Paul Edward Clark and Mary Agnes Smith. She married the love of her life, Darien G. McKinney on May 28th, 1997. She was the mother of one daughter, Rachel Melinda (Baker) Dufilho, of Salem; sons, Andrew Michael Baker of Newton and Geordan L. McKinney of Effingham; bonus son, D.G. McKinney of Effingham and two bonus daughters, Danielle Dawn (McKinney) Niccum of Shumway and Courtney McKinley of Effingham. She was an amazing Granny to Sydney, Greyem, Landen, Gavin, Ashlen, Shane, Tyler, and Logan. Paula was the sister of Sonday C. Wasson, Cinthia Clark, Claudia Moran, Bill Price, Ellen Upton, Joanna Price, Terry Green, and Floyd Price. 

Paula was preceded in death by her parents; bonus father, Claud Nelson Price and sister, Gayle Elyne.

Paula was a great friend and an amazing person who had a big heart, was always willing to lend a helping hand, and never knew a stranger. She will be forever loved and missed by her beloved husband and family and friends.