Crossville Memorial – Christina McKeown Journell, a cornerstone of love and warmth, departed this world on May 19, 2025. Born in Crossville, TN, on the October 9, 1974 to Wayne and Janis McKeown. Christy, as she was always known by family and friends, adored being a stay at home mom raising her son, Nickolas, whom she loved with all her heart. She was born and raised in Crossville, TN where she lived all her life. She had been in poor health for years, but had the spirit of the warrior. Christy is survived by her beloved spouse, Dalton Journell, proud son, Nickolas Journell, both of Crossville, her parents, Wayne & Janis (Jenny) McKeown of Crossville, her sister, Amber Wellman of Ohio, special nieces and nephews, Koti, Charla, Zander, Darion, Alyssa, uncles, Donald & Tony Amonett, both of Crossville, as well as cousins Felicia and Trenton, and host of other family. Christina’s presence will be profoundly missed, yet her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her most. Christy is preceded in death by her sons, Anthony and Colton Journell, brother, Daniel (Boone) McKeown, grandparents, Charles and Hilda Amonett, Walter and Louise McKeown, step-grandfather Edward McKeown, aunt, Phyllis Davidson, and uncle, Danny Amonett. A graveside service to honor and celebrate Christina’s life will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT at Haley’s Grove Cemetery with Pastor Andrew Abraham officiating. Pallbearers include George Ray, Dakota Ray, Darrin Ray, Roy Edwards, Jerry Edwards, Buck Edwards, Larry Pelfrey, and Randy Stepp.