Ester Ellen McKinney, 88, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away April 13, 2012 after an extended illness.  There will be a graveside funeral service Sunday, April 15 at 1:00 pm at Wolf Creek Cemetery in St. Joseph, TN.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.

     Survivors include:
 
           Sons:     Billy McKinney
                           Dwight McKinney

           Daughter:   Dale Bates & husband Garland

             6 -  grandchildren
            14 - great grandchildren
            13 - great great grandchildren

     Preceded in death by:

           Husband:  William Arthur McKinney, Sr.
           Parents:   William & Ella Kelly Lancaster


    Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.