Balbina ‘Bina’ McKinney

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Balbina Barbara “Bina” (Rosa) McKinney was born in San Leandro, Calif. on Feb. 4, 1932, to Joseph and Helen (Duarte) Rosa. She passed away in Emory, Texas on Dec. 9, 2019, at the age of 87.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Layne and husband, Rory, of Emory, Texas, Barbara McKinney of Spiro; one son, James McKinney and wife, Irene, of Keota; grandchildren, Rachel McKinney, Joseph Porter, Troy Rowe, Destiny McKinley and five great-grandchildren.

Bina was preceded in death by her husband, Jim McKinney; one infant son, James Douglas McKinney; one sister; two brothers; and her parents.

Graveside services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Old Bokoshe Cemetery with the Rev. James Johnson officiating.  Interment was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler.

Viewing was from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at Mallory Chapel in Keota.

Pallbearers were James McKinney, Charley Wells, Jonathan McKinley, Traven Brown, Mickey Porter and Trey Brown.

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