Terressia Lynn McKinnon

August 22, 1956 - July 11, 2017

Ms. Terressia Lynn Merritt McKinnon, age 60, of Denton, GA passed away Tuesday evening, July 11, 2017, at Bacon County Hospital in Alma, GA following a short illness. She was born August 22, 1956 to the late Samuel Boyett and the late Marie Simmons Merritt. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Merritt. Ms. McKinnon, a native of Coco Beach, FL, had lived in Coffee and Jeff Davis County for many years. She enjoyed her family and friends and she also enjoyed riding horses. Ms. McKinnon was a member of DeBerry Baptist Church. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Michelle (Dennis) Yauger of Tampa, FL 1 Son: Andy McKinnon of Denton, GA 2 Brothers: John Merritt of Douglas, GA and Craig Merritt of Ambrose, GA 1 Sister: Barbara Merritt of Ambrose, GA 3 Granddaughters: Andria McKinnon and Haley McKinnon both of Hazlehurst, GA Kenley McKinnon of Denton, GA 1 Grandson: Dalton Yauger of Tampa, FL Special Friend: Gregg Perry of Denton, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends The funeral service was held Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Harper officiating. The interment followed in New Hope Cemetery near Ambrose. Active Pallbearers were: Lamar Martin, Bobby Spires, Brandon Kirkland, Bret Rogers, Bobby Simmons and Joey Simmons. Special Musical Selections, “When I Get Where I’m Going”, was a CD rendition of Brad Paisley, “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and “Stroll Over Heaven”, were presented by the Soloist, Rev. Michael Harper, with Marc Harper, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Marc Harper. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.