Alberta McKinney, 101, of Mt. Erie, IL. passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Helia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Olney, Illinois.
Alberta was born June 11, 1921, in Wabash County, Illinois to John and Anna (Wright) Schwartz. She married Virgil D. McKinney October 16, 1939, and he preceded her in death July 17, 2002.
Alberta retired from Champion. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking. She was a member of the Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene and Mt. Erie Ruritan Club.
Alberta is survived by two sons Duane (Berdena) McKinney and Norman (Cheri) McKinney and a daughter Donna (Nile) Williams, all of Mt. Erie, Illinois; seven grandchildren Ken (Karen) McKinney, Lisa (Bruce) Johnson, Rusty (Deanna) McKinney, Tina (Bill) Stopher, Nick (Samantha) McKinney, Roy Stewart II, and Danielle Stewart; twelve great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Virgil, one sister Wilma Harris, and a daughter-in-law Delores McKinney.
Visitation will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene near Mt. Erie, Illinois and 10:00 am to time of service on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the church.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Monday, December 12, 2022, at Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene.
Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery near West Salem, Illinois.
Memorial may be given to Mt. Erie Church of the Nazarene and will be accepted at the funeral home and the church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com
Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, Il.