Melanie Elise May McKinley Obituary

We announce the death of Melanie Elise May McKinley of Ridgeland, Mississippi, who passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 64. Melanie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Jane Ratliff May. She is survived by: her father Dr. Robert Odell May Sr.; her brother Robert Odell May Jr.; her stepmother Joy May; her husband Bruce McKinley; her children, Olivia Dunphy (Michael), Evan McKinley and Amelia McKinley; her stepchildren, Jordan McKinley and Camille Hensley (John); her grandsons, Samuel Dunphy, Wayne Dunphy and Franklin Dunphy; and her stepgrandchildren, Mac Hensley, Hays Hensley, Wils Hensley and Lucille Hensley.

Memorials may be made to https://www.theaftd.org.