She was born in Guthrie, MO to William Schroer and Margaret Wuelser Schroer. She was married on April 15, 1943 in Fulton to Howard Milford McKinney who died October 31, 2000. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Gail Sheahan, Jefferson City; and Judy Ann Berhorst, Russellville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A homemaker, she was employed as a seamstress and floor lady with Oberman Manufacturing Company for several years. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association.