Yvonne McKinley

Yvonne McKinley obituary, Lima, OH

Yvonne McKinley

Yvonne McKinley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee on Mar. 29, 2026.
Yvonne Louise McKinley, 64 of Lima, passed away March 22, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Yvonne was born March 26, 1961 in Toledo, to William and Vonnie (Bovee) O'Neal, who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Richard McKinley, who preceded her in death.

Yvonne was a wonderful homemaker who loved caring for her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Yvonne was a talented artist and she loved making plastic canvas art for her loved ones. Samuel loved carrying his mom around and she loved watching Days of Our Lives and Heartland. Most of all, Yvonne was a happy person. She will be remembered for her kind, loving spirit and she will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Dawn (Samuel Binion) Hall, Mark Allen (Marie) Hall, Jr., David Allen Hall, and Betty Ruth (Faustino Madriz-Diaz) Hall; many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Allen O'Neal and Robert Eugene (Rose) O'Neal; sister-in-law, Pamela Sue Wilson; many nieces and nephews and her special nephew, Justin McKinley.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, William Floyd O'Neal, Michael Patrick O'Neal, and Ronald Floyd O'Neal and her brother-In-law, John McKinley.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

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