Carletta Jo McKinney
Carletta Jo McKinney
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Born October 18, 1951 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Carl H. Benham and Jessie L. (Wilson) Benham.
She was an employee of GKN, Ace Hardware and Fishers before retiring.
She had been a life resident of Washington County and graduated from Salem High School. She enjoyed walking her dog Betsy, hanging out with her Grand-niece Maddie Elliott and enjoyed reading in her free time.
She married Darrell A. McKinney, who passed away May 24, 2012.
Survivors include: Brother: Robert Hall of California; Brother: Tim Benham of Georgetown, Indiana; Sister: Lawanna (Steve) Schneck of Little York, Indiana; Nephew: Jeff (Paula) Elliot of Scottsburg, Indiana; Nephew: John Godfrey; Nephew: Scott Benham; Nephew: Jeremy Elliot; Nephew: Chuck Godfrey; Niece: Allison Leigh; Niece: Erika Benham; Niece: Katie Benham; Niece: Nova Hall; Stepson: Darren McKinney; Stepdaughter: Keely Harlan; Stepdaughter: Kelly McKinney and Stepdaughter: Abby Davis.
She was preceded in death by: Sister Shirley Ann Godfrey and brothers: Byron and Larry Benham and Doug Hall.
Interment at Livonia Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carletta, please visit our floral store.
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Susie Schocke
November 10, 2025
Carletta and I were first cousins and friends! I don´t live up there anymore but I´ve kept up through her sister Lawanna! I love them both so much! Carletta was a beautiful person inside and out! She will be missed by many! Fly high Carletta!
Jeremy Elliott
November 9, 2025
We all loved Aunt Carletta dearly, all 19 of us, she will be sorely missed!
Other surviving nieces and nephews are: Paula Pennington, Lori Connor, Tammie Holland, JD Hall, Mark Hall, Ryan Benham, Jason, Josh and Megan Hall.
Allyson Leigh
November 9, 2025
One of my most favorite people! You will be missed so much Aunt Carletta.
Lori Hall Connor
November 9, 2025
She was the fun Aunt. I'll never forget she took me and my Brother to my first PG 13 movie Logans Run. I was so excited.
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Tammy & Dan Hurst
November 9, 2025
We are honored to have known Carletta for the past 30 years. She was our neighbor, our friend and a blessing to my girls as they grew from toddlers to teens. They say it takes a village to raise a child, she was part of my village.
Dan and I send our sincere condolences to her precious family and Betsy. As I said before it was an honor to know her and to have her as a wonderful friend.
May God give you comfort.
Tammy & Dan Hurst
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