FARMINGTON – Sally Ann McKinley, 85, of Farmington, died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Nov. 17, 2020, resultant of an automobile accident.
She was born in Johnstown, Penn., July 30, 1935, a daughter of Robert and Alice Pickerill and was a graduate of Conemaugh Township High School in Pennsylvania. On Nov. 7, 1961, she married the love of her life William J. McKinley, they lived first in Tonawanda, N.Y. and later relocated to Farmington in 1965.
Sally loved the social aspects of community involvement especially with the Methodist Church holding several positions throughout her lifetime. She was a Scout Leader, a nurse to the Little League teams her sons played on as well as taxi driver for the many basketball practices, scrimmages and games.
Sally loved her family more than anything and enjoyed baking, reading, sewing, and was famous for many a “from scratch,” “pinch of this and sprinkle of that” no-measurement recipes. She was always looking to provide small gestures to make her family and friends feel good and never failed to succeed. Her biggest love was spending time with her family and great grandchild. She adored her great grand puppy Faith who she loved hearing the stories and antics of as well as her company when she was puppy sitting.
She is survived by daughter, Debra Burchfield of Farmington; son, William McKinley of Farmington; son, Robert and wife Amy McKinley of Waterville; grandchild Lindsay Strout of Farmington; great grandchild Kendra Strout of Farmington.
She was predeceased by her husband William J. McKinley; both parents Robert and Alice; sister, Alice and a brother, Robert.
Arrangements are being cared for by Wiles Remembrance Center: Adams~McFarlane Chapel, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. No visitation hours are planned. Private family services will be held with interment at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be considered in her memory to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME O4938. A kind word may be left in her Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com.
My sympathy and prayers going out to Sally’s family. She was a wonderful person and loved doing for other people. May she rest in peace and fly high with the Angels.
My sincere condolences to you Deb, Bill, and Bobby..and the entire family.. Heaven certainly gain another angel.. Your mom was a beautiful lady inside and out… always doing for others… she always had a great smile.. I remember oh so well when the family moved into to neighborhood on Davis Rd. I spent many great times at the McKinley home.. I will always cherish them .. She will be greatly missed for sure . Just remember to keep all the great memories made closed to your heart it will help get you all they the diffcult days.
Rest in Peace Sally..❤❤❤
My sincere condolences to the family. Sally was a wonderful woman, always kind and cheerful. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of loss.
I will always have fond memories of Sally and my mother at Trinity and their cooking ” from scratch” recipes and joking how they never wrote anything down when someone would ask how a dish was made. Her smile and laughter will ring in Heaven and God has her now in his loving embrace. Condolences to the family.