Sunrise: January 17, 1966
Sunset: May 1, 2026
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
Christine Kula McBorrough Okyne passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 60. Christine truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive. Her generosity knew no bounds. Christine was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and a beautiful soul who would help anyone. Her radiant smile lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed going to the beach, cooking, dancing, Korean movies, work and traveling. She lived life to the fullest and especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Although Cmac is gone, she will live in our hearts forever. She is survived by her husband Abraham J. Okyne, Jr; her children, Iesha Kwela, William Malachi, Dennis Towle, Victoria Aba and Patrice Ella. Her siblings: Mietta Smallwood, Maxzina Smallwood, June Smallwood (Amelia), Alice Smallwood Kamara, Joyce McBorrough, Stephen Tolbert ( Ephan), Ella McBorrough and Bendu McBorrough Dawolo (Richard). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and a host of friends and acquaintances to mention. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher S. McBorrough and Kula J. Tolbert.
Rest well my forever love, REST. It is well!
Memorial Celebration of Life are as follows:
Thursday, May 21st 2026
Viewing: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Service will start promptly at 11:00 am
New Grace Arlington
1501 South Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
Interment: 1:00 pm at Moore Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
1219 N Davis Drive
Arlington, Texas 76012
Celebration of Life: Repast
Bob Duncan Center
2800 S Center Street Arlington, Texas 76015
Friday: Celebration of Life continues
4128 Norway Lane
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Airport: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Hotels: Suggest booking near zip codes:
76010, 76012, 76015, 76040 & 75052
Contacts:
Abraham Okyne (682) – 333 – 8920
Dennis Snyder: (817) – 779 – 2179
Mietta Smallwood: (770) – 377- 6843
June Smallwood: (215) – 688- 0048
Alice Smallwood Kamara: (770) – 633- 5866
Joyce McBorrough: (682) – 706- 9375
Stephen Tolbert: (832) – 537- 5440
Ella McBorrough: (Liberia) +231 886 907714 WhatsApp
Bendu McBorrough Dawolo: (281) – 836- 1869
Theme colours: Gold and Black
Livestream link to celebration of life service:
https://youtube.com/@newgracearlington2241?si=yUw8IGv5BtM_BfiV
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