Marilyn McKinney

Marilyn J. McKinney, 73, formerly of Albion, IN. She passed away at 2:21 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2014 at her daughter's home in Bradenton, FL. Born on July 7, 1941 in Kokomo, IN.She was the daughter of Charles L. and Vivian F. (Willis) Baker.

Marilyn attended Kokomo High School of Kokomo, IN. On December 17, 1957, she married her best friend, William R. McKinney also of Kokomo. The two lived in Fort Wayne from 1965 until 1999 before moving to Albion. In 2009 she moved to Bradenton, Fl. Marilyn was a homemaker, taking care of her husband and eight children. When her children got older she worked at different retail stores before retiring. Marilyn was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church of Columbia City.

Survivors include her daughters, Christy D. Demo and Yvonna M (David) Lawson both of Bradenton, FL., Dawn L. (Robert) Redfern and Stephanie R. McKinney both of Fort Wayne, IN; sons, Tracey L (Kristina) McKinney of Port St. Lucie, FL., Gregory S. McKinney of Bradenton, FL., Jason B. (Kimberly) McKinney of Marshall, MO., and Perry A. McKinney of La Place, LA.; brothers, Larry W. Baker of Ponca City, OK., Michael J. (Kathy) Baker of Palmetto, FL. and Randy L. (Donna) Baker of Kokomo, IN.; sisters, Maudie M. (John) Faucett and Sharon K. (Robert) Bagwell of Kokomo, IN.; Sister-in-Law, Linda Poling of Kokomo, IN.; friend, Julie Kent of Fort Wayne, IN.; 33 grandchildren; and 48 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Charles L. and Vivian F. (Willis) Baker,husband, William R. McKinney; son, William R. McKinney Jr.; sister, Wanda M. Baker; and brother, Seth L. Baker.

Visitation will be from 11 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, with her funeral service starting at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Merriam Christian Chapel Cemetery.Memorials may be given in memory of Marilyn McKinney to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.