BORN

1949

DIED

2017

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6600 NE ANTIOCH RD

Gladstone, Missouri

Vicky McKinney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 15, 2017.

Vicky McKinney was born August 15, 1949. She is survived by her husband, Steve and grandson Garrett of the home. She is also survived by two daughters Elizabeth Tobias and Michelle McKinney.



Vicky was the oldest of 4 children born to Bettie and Wade Shanks. Vicky graduated from Kearney High School in 1967. Vicky married Steve in 1976. Vicky worked for Hallmark Cards for 36 years while she and Steve raised their family.



Vicky enjoyed gathering with friends at the casino. Vicky also enjoyed shopping at Kohl’s. She and Steve enjoyed 41 happy years together, enjoying their lake home, traveling, spending time with family, and enjoying life.



Vicky leaves her husband, Steve; grandson, Garrett; daughter Elizabeth Tobias, son-in-law, Adam and grandson Cade; daughter Michelle McKinney; brother Gary Shanks with his wife Janet; brother Dennis Shanks with wife Debbie; sister Paula York with husband Alan; brother-in-law Stan McKinney with wife Phyllis; sister-in-law Tonya McCall with husband Jeff; multiple nieces and nephews.



Visitation will be Monday, December 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at White Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral will immediately follow the visitation from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Hope House of Kansas City or The American Cancer Society.

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December 17, 2017

Mary Stanton

May you find comfort with your friends and family.

December 17, 2017

Marilyn Pentelovitch

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I met Vicky through Hallmark and worked with her remotely for many years. She will be dearly missed.

December 16, 2017

Jennifer Schnitz

I am very sorry for your loss. I only meet Vicky a couple of times, but Elizabeth is a great friend of mine. I've heard lots of stories from Elizabeth & know she was a great mom. Hugs & prayers. ♡♡

December 16, 2017

Brenda Wilkerson

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Love,

Brenda Sue Wilkerson, KHS Class of 1967

December 15, 2017

Janice and Don Johnson

My beautiful friend Vicky,
We are very sad and will miss you so much. Thank you for the wonderful memories. We had so many fun times. We shared family weddings, new babies, vacations, work, "the girls" time, and so much more. I will cherish the memories until we meet again. I love you.
Steve, Garrett, Elizabeth, Adam, Cade and the entire family, we send our sympathy, love and support.

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