Linn County News

Published August 7, 2024

 

Jennie Lou Myers McKay, 85, Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at Shangri-La Rehab and Living Center.

She was born May 20, 1939, in Mound City, Kan., to John and Nellie (Douthit) Myers. She graduated from Mound City High School.

Jennie married William C. “Gable” McKay on May 17, 1958. He preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 2021.

She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Jayco Camping Club, PTA, and Cub Scouts.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Gable; brothers, JC and Keith Myers; and sisters, Mary Morton, Barbara Panis, and Kate Prock.

Survivors include her five sons, Chris McKay (Nancy) of Springfield, Mo., Troy McKay (Julia) of Gardner, Kan., Eric McKay (Michelle) of Fort Scott, Kan., Jeff Lammert (Shelly) of Liberty, Mo., and Brian Lammert (Angela) of Anderson, S.C.; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold Myers and Darrell Myers; and sisters, Diane Freeman and Sue Stites.

Farewell Services 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, Bailey and Cox Family Funeral Service. Graveside Farewell Service and Interment 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, Woodlawn Cemetery, Mound City, Kan. The family will receive friends 9:30 to 10 a.m. prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Heart Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox.com.

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