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Marilyn McKinney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2013.

Marilyn 'Audie' Gill McKinney, 82, Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at South Central Hospice in Columbus.
A long-time resident of Greensburg, Mrs. McKinney was born June 15, 1930, in Hamilton, OH., the daughter of James Thomas and Nola Mae Jenkins Gill. She was a 1948 graduate of Greensburg Community High School.
Mrs. McKinney formerly worked for the State of Indiana, Levenstein's Salvage, Stephenson's Jewelers, First Presbyterian Church and she was also a Bookkeeper for many local businesses. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed rooting for the Greensburg Pirates. She served 10 years as the memorial chairman of the American Cancer Society in Decatur County, was a member of the Alpha Alumnae Chapter of Delta Theta Tau, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg. Mrs. McKinney and her husband were also members of the Greensburg Country Club and Elks Club Greensburg. She married Donald C. McKinney in Greensburg, IN. on October 10, 1954 and he survives at the home.
Mrs. McKinney was a loving wife, mother, and Nana. In addition to her husband, she will be greatly missed by her daughter Penny (Mike) Dolph of Greensburg; son Thomas L. (Carolyn) McKinney, Anderson; grandchildren Jody Coffman, Sharilyn McKinney, Derek Kramer, Matthew Whalbring and Marcus (Emily) Whalbring; great-grandchildren Draven and Lucas Whalbring; two sisters, Margaret June Hawkins, Middletown, OH, and Ruth Gill (Demet) Zonars, Dayton, OH.; one niece and two nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. McKinney was preceded in death by her sisters Evalena Aldridge, Stella Rutherford, Katherine Gill, Vergie Gill, and her brother Robert Gill.
Services will be held Saturday March 2, 2013 at 1:00pm at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home with the Rev. Margaret Lowe officiating. Burial will be in South Park Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Saturday March 2, 2013 from 10:00am until 1:00pm, where she will be honored by the Alpha Alumnae Chapter of Delta Theta Tau. Memorials can be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana, 1201 N. Lincoln St., Suite, A., Greensburg, IN. 47240.

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March 4, 2013

Judy Barack

Penny and family, I was so sad to hear about your mother's passing. She was such a wonderful woman and always made us feel so welcome when we would converge on your house. I hope that memories of special times together bring you comfort. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Judy Dierckman Barack

March 1, 2013

Penny, Tom, & Don, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Sandra Milligan Spears (Greensburg, IN)

March 1, 2013

Michelle Eskew

Tom and Carolyn, my heart goes out to you both. I am here for you. If I can do anything, please let me know.

February 28, 2013

Kathy Wehrley

Tom, Carolyn, Sherilyn and Derek - We are thinking of you and your family. We're thankful that your mother is at peace. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

Jack Stepp and Kathy Wehrley, Anderson, IN

February 28, 2013

Nancy Dierckman Stuehrenberg

Penny, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 28, 2013

Don & family, we were so saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Kathleen Hoeing

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