Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Patricia McKinney

(From Knell Mortuary)

Patricia A. McKinney, 81, Carthage, MO, passed away Monday evening, August 28, 2017 at her home. Patricia Ann Ward was born February 4, 1936 in Sarcoxie, MO to the late Henry Ward and Loeta (Dennison) Ward. She was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School, Class of 1953. She received her degree in nursing from MSSC. Patricia worked as a RN for McCune Brooks for 12 years, and Freeman East for 18 years, retiring in 2005. She married John F. McKinney on April 27, 1963 in Carthage, MO; he preceded her in death on February 15, 2007. Patricia was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeannine Tague (husband David), Cameron, MO, and Kelly McKinney, Carthage, MO; one son, Paul McKinney (wife Nancy), Excelsior Springs, MO; one sister, Virginia Loop, Carthage, MO; ten grandchildren, Amy Vaughn Liles, Johnathon McKinney, Kylie Boyd, Marshall McKinney, Nerissa Baublitz, Addison McKinney, Miranda Plybon, Laken Roberts, Suzie Persell, and Richard Tague, and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Bill McKinney and David McKinney, and one brother, Harold Williams.

Visitation will be held 1-2 pm, Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Knell Mortuary. A graveside service will follow at 2pm in Park Cemetery, Carthage. Fr. Steve Wilson will officiate. Memorial gifts are suggested to Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, MO in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut, Carthage, MO 64836. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.

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