Kerra Lynn McKoy, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, NY, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, June 21, 2024. She was 27.
She was born in Valhalla, NY on February 11, 1997 and grew up in Newburgh. Kerra graduated in 2015 from Newburgh Free Academy, where she participated in the school's ROTC program.
Kerra will be remembered for her creative spirit as a young woman of countless talents. Her works never failed to make others smile. She took great interest in hobbies such as drawing, singing, writing, dancing, anime, swimming, and photography.
She is survived by her mother, Cate McKoy; her siblings, Cassandra McKoy, Shelby Aho, Rob McKoy, and Connor McKoy; her uncle, Richard Aho; her nieces & nephews, Marley, Alex, Nate, and Abby; her fiancé, Christian Benitez; as well as many other loving relatives & friends.
Kerra was predeceased by her grandparents.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30pm on Friday, June 28 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. Personal remembrances will be shared beginning at 6:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Kerra's loved ones by contributing to her GoFundMe page which you can access by clicking here.

For online tributes, you can visit Kerra's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.