Merla Deane McKinney Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Merla Deane McKinney (Derby, Kansas). Merla, born on January 24, 1939, passed away on July 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leona Raben (Arnold) and Arnold Raben; and her husband Billy McKinney. She is survived by: her children, Robert McKinney of Washington, Brad McKinney (Julie) of Georgia, Karen McKinney of Kansas and Colleen Shirley; her grandchildren, Sabrina Alley (Jarrod), Kaitlyn Archibald (Spencer) and Jared McKinney (Abby); and her great grandchildren, Kody, Kyle, Emerson, Hanson and Palmer.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Alzheimer's Association (https://donorservices.alz.org) (Alz.org).