Minnie Lucille Carney, 65, of New Haven, departed this life January 20, 2010. She was the widow of Sylvester R. Carney.
Born in Darlington, SC, January 14, 1945, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Lincoln and Janie Wise Lincoln Riley.
She was employed at the Visiting Nurses Association as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for over 10 years and had been employed for over 40 years at U.S. Repeating Arms.
Mrs. Carney was a member of Pocohantas Temple #155.
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Elaine Carney Gibbs and Erhonda and Leatha Carney; sons, Sylvester R. Carney, Jr. and Clayton Carney; brothers, Edward Lincoln, Herbert Riley, Jr. and Robert Leon Riley; sisters, Sarah McDuffie, Leola Reddick and Jean Riley; a special friend, Dempsey Woods; foster children, Dapriece Keys and Shaka and Elijah McKnight; thirteen grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her stepfather, Herbert Riley, Sr.; brothers, James, Henry and Jimmy Lincoln; and sisters, Pearlina Lincoln and Joan Riley.
A celebration of Mrs. Carney’s life and legacy will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at
