Sharon L. Cook McKinney
July 11, 1961 ~ December 14, 2012
Sharon L. Cook McKinney, age 51, of Manassas, VA died on Friday, December 14, 2012 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital Center. Sharon was the loving daughter of Eddie Cook of Vienna, VA and the late Shelby Curtis Cook, beloved sister of Karen Mysel and her husband George of Fairfax, VA, proud aunt of Keenan and Shelby, also survived by numerous other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19th from 5-8pm at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA, where a Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 20th at 11am. The family suggests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950 (www.stjude.org) or Make a Wish Foundation of Mid-Atlantic, 5272 River Road, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20816 (www.midatlantic.wish.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19th from 5-8pm at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA, where a Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 20th at 11am. The family suggests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950 (www.stjude.org) or Make a Wish Foundation of Mid-Atlantic, 5272 River Road, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20816 (www.midatlantic.wish.org).
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family and Friends. Donna and I have lost a great friend and neighbor….we will miss and think of you always. May God received you soul….
My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. Sharon was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Sharon was such a special person and she touched so many people during her life. We know that she will be greatly missed, and can draw a bit of comfort in knowing that we all have a special angel watching over us.
To the Family of Sharon, It is with deep sorrow that I learned today that Sharon was no longer with us. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss, although words cannot console. Sharon worked in our Branch for many years and I always appreciated what she did for us. I have now been retired for 9 years, but she kept me informed of news at USGS. Her last email to me announcing her surgery was so upbeat, and I was looking forward to see her again back in good health. “In the stars I see openings to heaven where the love of our departed one pours through and shines blessings upon us.” adapted from Eskimo
My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon’s family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Sharon’s Family and Friends during this time. I have such wonderful memories of growing up with Sharon. Sharon was always so kind, and such a joy to be around.
Growing up with you was a blessing, as a small girl you were sweet, fun, loyal, and devoted to your friends, pets and family, you left this world the same person. The memories I have of you, our friendship, are by far some of the happiest moments in my life. I didnt want you to have angel wings so soon, Im jealous God has you now, heaven is truly blessed. I love you Sharon, until next time friend.
I wish I had known you longer Sharon. Having you share our wedding day was very special. Simone said you and I would become fast friends, she was right. I was beyond impressed with you knowledge of cars! I will never forget the WV day trip we took, the 3 of us laughed nonstop, we always enjoyed time with you. Rest now, drive fast, no speeding tickets in heaven
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sharon was the first friend I made when I started working at the USGS. And she quickly became my family. We have endured many joys, triumphs and sadness thru the years together. Im so blessed to have had her in my life. Until we meet again! Yvonne (The Lunch Bunch)
I was so distressed to read in the email of Sharon’s passing. I had the opportunity to work with her and saw first-hand the extraordinary depth of her integrity and commitment to principles and willingness to help-out anyway possible. She was a fine lady and may God bless her soul with peace. My deepest condolences to Sharon’s family.
To the Family: We are extremely sorry to hear about our dear friend Sharon. We wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Sharon will be greatly missed. From: Paul and Brenda Johnson USGS
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I pray that you will be comforted from our Heavenly Father. God Bless You, Becky
I am so sorry for your lost. Sharon was a wonderful person and I will miss seeing her smiling face. She was so kind and always willing to help other people. Sharon will always be remembered in the U.S. Geological Survey as a loving and caring person. Peace be with you and your family.
I’am so sorry for your loss. Sharon was a great coworker and a great friend and she will be missed
It deeply saddens my heart for the loss of Sharon. May God continue hold all the family members close during this very difficult time. With Much Love, Denise
Eddie and Karen, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of loss and adjustment. Sharon has left us all far too soon. I will always hold dear and cherish her amazing smile and the twinkle in her eyes. She has graced so many with her acts of kindness and words of encouragement. My best to you both.
My deepest condolences to Sharon’s family. I loved getting to know Sharon again. I loved that she celebrated her 50th birthday by parachuting out of an airplane. Sharon was a rare and beautiful person. We will all miss her.
Words cannot express the feelings of sadness I have for the family over the loss of Sharon. She was a friend in high school and we reconnected many years later on Facebook. Heaven welcomed another angel!
I’m so sorry and at a loss for words.
Eddie and Family, My heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. Your daughter was a very special person and a reflection of you Eddie. Love, Kelly (Chamberlain)
My best friend in HS. a surprise slumber party for my 16th birthday; crusin around in the Camaro on Friday nights; bowling league and tournaments; working through life’s events; we had it all and life was so carefree. Wonderful memories I will always cherish. I miss you girl.
I am so Sorry for your Loss. Sharon was a good friend, she will be missed. Michele
I worked with Sharon in the early 80s at USGS and we became friends. I was just thinking of her the other day as I was Christmas shopping remembering the time we left work early to go to Tysons to shop. I now regret not staying in touch with her. I will keep her family in my prayers.
Our sincere sympathies to you and your family. Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved still missed and very dear. The memory of Sharon will go on forever in our hearts.
“My deepest and sincere sympathy to Sharon’s family; I knew her for many years throught USGS, and I worked with her for a few of those years. After I retired in 2009, and moved to Pennsylvania, I lost contact with Sharon. But my good friend has sent me information on Sharon over the past couple of weeks. She was a good person, and loved her family. God Bless all of you, she will be sadly missed but will always be especially remembered at Christmas time each year.”
You are all in my thoughts and prayers for your loss. Sharon was a chat buddy with me at the USGS. We would always pass each other in the halls and stop and talk about everything and realize we have to get back to work because so much time had passed. She was always warm and friendly and had a twinkle in her eye. Sharon will always remain one of the nicest people I’ve met at the Survey.
So many memories. Growing up across the street from each other, playing kick the can in the middle of Plum St,sledding down the street during a snow storm, hanging out in your basement, laughing about dueling revving engines from our dad’s race cars, then reconnecting all these years later and jumping out of a plane together to celebrate our 50th birthdays! Your spontaneous hug and words telling me how happy you were that we reconnected will stay with me forever. I miss you.
Sorry for you loss words fail me but your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
We are very sad to hear of your loss. Sharon you are a very special person and will truly be missed. Love Bruce and Kathy
My prayers go out to Sharon’s family. I knew Sharon at the USGS and she was always so pleasant with a nice, friendly smile. So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
May God comfort you and keep you close in the palms of His hands. Sharon was a gift of light and love to us all, and I will forever cherish warm memories of her smile, the sound of her laughter, and the happy times spent together. ~ Kathy (Sedlock) Rogers
Sharon worked in our office of Water Information for several years. I knew her for 12 of those years and will remember Sharon as being one of the most caring and generous persons in the USGS.
Sharon was a wonderful and loving person to me. She always made me smile. I worked with Sharon in WICP for over 10 years. During that time, we shared joys, hopes, dreams, sorrows, and tears together. She will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget her. Co-worker and friend, Carol Lewis
I am sorry for your loss. Sharon was a caring and giving person and will definitely be missed by many at USGS. She was great to work with and I will always remember her for her love for Redskins, M&Ms, Race Cars, and her niece and nephew. My condolences to the family and friends of Sharon McKinney.
I’m so very sad to hear of your loss, Eddie and family. You are in my prayers.
Simply put, never goodbye because you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. So I will just say until we meet again.
My deepest sympathy to Eddie and his family.
To Sharon’s Family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Sharon was the sweetest person I ever had the pleasure of meeting. She was very giving, loving and caring. One of my memories, was the day she became an aunt.She was so excited. She will be truly missed.
Dear Family of Sharon McKinney: Words are so inadequate when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. I find it hard to come to work now because Sharon is everywhere around the office. We’ll all miss our breakfast and lunch partner in crime. I worked with Sharon for 5 1/2 yrs. We traveled to New Orleans, LA & Portland, OR & had a fun time in both places. I’ll treasure those trips with her & will always carry Sharon’s memory in my heart. She was indeed a truly honest, caring, loving, and thoughtful employee, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Sharon touched many lives in her 51 yrs. To say that we will all miss her is an understatement. The world isn’t the same without her in it. May God give you peace in knowing that Sharon is with Him. Sheri Alcalde Co-worker & friend
My deepest Sympathy to Karen and her family, you guys are in my thoughts and prayers!
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family during the difficult time. Sharon will be sorely missed here at the Survey.
I worked with Sharon at USGS before my retirement 8 years ago. Sharon was really a person that made you feel special and cared. She will always hold a special place in my heart. I am so sorry she had to go so soon.
My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie and the family.
Sometimes you don’t realize how much a person has touched your life until it is too late to tell them. I first met Sharon in 1st grade. We lost track of each other for several years until I found her working at the USGS. It was Sharon who was the catalyst for reconnecting with old schoolmates and friends and I thank her for that gift. My thoughts and prayers to the Cook family.
Thinking of you and missing you!
It’s been 2 months and I still miss you tons. Baseball season will start soon and will never be the same, Love you – Mean it…xoxo
Each and everyday I reach for the phone to talk to you. Somedays are harder than others. You never realize how much someone means to you until they are gone. RIP GF.