Lorinda "Rindy" McGee Whalen's Obituary
Lorinda “Rindy” McGee Whalen, 71 of Lakeland, passed away February 1, 2023 at her home following a brief illness surrounded by her loving friends and family.
Lorinda was born February 2, 1951 in Hudson, New York to Albert and Mildred (Pulver) McGee.
Rindy retired from the New York State Department of Corrections where she was employed as a payroll clerk.
She is a member of the Moose Lodge #1063, the Am Vet Auxiliary Post #32 and VFW Auxiliary #4289.
Lorinda is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Whalen; her daughter, Billie Jo Tunis; her brother, John and her grandson, Christopher Tunis.
She is survived by her daughters, Mae Carlson of Phillipsburg, NJ and Kenta Van Alstyne of Lakeland; her son, William Grossman, Jr of Lakeland; her step-daughter, Carrie Leach; her brother, Edward McGee; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and her loving cat, General.
Memorial services will take place 2:00 pm Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Bonny Shores Mobile Home Park Clubhouse.
Following the memorial service, inurnment will take place privately at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
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