Martha McKinney Obituary

Martha Jeanette McKinney

Martha Jeanette (Blackwood) McKinney died in her home November 20, 2012, family at her side. Martha was born in Garden City, KS August 17, 1922 the daughter of Clark and Edna (Wilson) Blackwood. Martha obtained her teaching certification and first taught in New Concord, OH for 2 years, then transferred to Scott City, KS, followed by substitute teaching until becoming a full-time homemaker in 1946. Martha met her husband Harold while he was based in Garden City, KS with the Army-Air Corp when he and a friend were invited to dinner with Martha's family. Harold preceded her in death in December, 2010 as did her brothers Merl and Raymond.

She is survived by her sister Betty Thompson of Carthage, MO, daughter Karen McKinney of Lawrence, son Rod McKinney of El Dorado Hills, CA, daughter Kathy Nace of Lawrence and husband Mark Nace, and son Scott McKinney, Lawrence and wife Susie.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 21, 2012.
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Scott (and Family), Im so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. I have a lot of fond memories at the Green house on the top of the hill. I will never forget when we would spend the night, we would get off the bus and your Mom would have fresh baked cookies waiting for us, and then for breakfast she would make us blueberry pancakes from a recipe out of a childrens book called the "Old Black Witch." Those were the best blueberry pancakes I ever had. Your Mom was truly a wonderful person, I will think of her and your family evertime I drive by the (lime)green house on the hill.
God Bless

Brian Elliott

November 30, 2012

Condolences to the four children and other relatives and friends of Martha McKinney. I was at Mac and Martha's house once. I tell people that Martha was my half second cousin, but that does not make her my first cousin.

C. Harold Hutcheson

November 26, 2012

I am so sorry to hear that Martha has passed away. I knew Martha and Harold from the time I was 12 yrs. old. My grandmother bought some of their land and I kept my horse there. They were very kind people and will be missed.

Carmen (Bamber) Hocking

November 26, 2012

Dear family, So sad to hear of your Moms passing. She was a very special lady. Am so glad she is now at home. Jennifer Yocum

November 22, 2012

We share in your mixed feelings...loss yet rejoicing that Martha is ultimately perfect with The Lord. She was a servant, kind & encouraging to all who crossed he path. Please know of our prayers for each of you.

Joye & Dave Huston

November 22, 2012

Dear Karen and Family, We our so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for your family.

Arlene, Stan, and Morgan Newcomb

November 21, 2012

They just don't get any better than Martha. I cherish all the moments I had with her. You're in my hearts and prayers.

Kelly Cavner

November 21, 2012

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November 21, 2012

Our prayers are with you as you miss dear Martha who loved our Lord and exemplified a Christ like spirit in her love of others.

Jean & Glenn McFarland

November 21, 2012

Dear Karen,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family at this very hard time and making in harder with the holidays.
Debbie from Niehoff/ Dunco

November 21, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Austin and I send our thoughts and prayers your way.

Tim Foley

November 21, 2012

Sorry about your mothers passing,

Mary Bowman (Holden)

November 21, 2012

Thinking of you with deepest sympathy

Bill & Patti Garrett

November 21, 2012

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