Cora L. McKenzie Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Cora L. McKenzie of Poughkeepsie, New York, born in East Meadow, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Cora left this world on September 12, 2024 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cora L. McKenzie to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Orlando Roundtree and Annette Robinson Roundtree; her spouse Vidal O. "Dusty" McKenzie; her sister Dolores Walker; and her granddaughter Shanna Cora Walker.

She is survived by: her children, Alicia Walker (William), Stephen E. Boone, Jr. of Poughkeepsie, Eric Boone of Florida and Antoinette McKenzie of Poughkeepsie; her siblings, Ned Roundtree (Stephanie) of California, Obie Roundtree (Pam) of Wisconsin, Archie Roundtree (Phyllis) of California, Michael Roundtree (Marites) of Florida, Jerome Roundtree of Nevada, Linda Braxton (Darren) of Poughkeepsie, Margaret Bennermon (Donnell) of Poughkeepsie and Annie Gamble (Shawn) of Georgia; her grandchildren, Charles M. Drake, William R. Walker, Victoria Gilkes, Olivia LaValle and Corey Slater; her great grandchildren, Jasmine and Rainer; and her close friend Elizabeth Dolfinger. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.