Kimberley Kay Mckinney-Morris

Kimberley Kay McKinney-Morris was born on July 10, 1963 in Sallisaw, to Helen (Railey) Sandlin and Arvil McKinney and passed away on July 5, 2022 in Arkoma. She graduated with the class of 1981 from Sallisaw High School where she played the clarinet in the band. She went on to further her education at Northeastern State and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and Tourism. Kim worked for many years at Blue Ribbons Downs Race Track until its closing. She always had a smile on her face and a robust laugh. She tried to never let things get her down even when a simple hug at church left her temporarily paralyzed from the neck down. With the help of the Lord and sheer determination she painstakingly bounced back after her first neck surgery becoming semi wheelchair bound. Kim was a strong Christian and prayer warrior and was a member of Blackgum Harvestime Church. With the help of her son, William, she could be found there most every Sunday. Kim will be sorely missed by her loving family and many friends.

Survivors are son, William Morris of the home; mother, Helen Sandlin of Blackgum comm., OK; father, Arvil McKinney of Greenwood, AR; 3 sisters, LaTricia Simpson and Charles of Washington, Linda Gindlesberger and Mike of Arkansas, and Jenny Brooks and Gary of Vian, OK; 2 brothers, Randy Sandlin and Tammy of Blackgum comm., OK and Jeremy Moore and Brenda of Tulsa, OK; 9 nephews, Chaz Simpson of Nevada, Joshua Webb of Arkansas, Derek Locust and Chesley, Travis Sandlin and Myakala, Tre’ Fontana of Muldorw, OK and Jake Sandlin and Megan, all of Blackgum comm., OK; 4 nieces, Crystal Simpson-Stinchfield and April of Washington, Tressa Sandlin of Blackgum comm., OK, Jenna Moore and Hailey Moore of Tulsa, OK; 5 great-nephews, Reid, Easton and Sawyer Locust, and Luke and Thomas Sandlin, all of Blackgum community, OK; 4 great-nieces, Bailey Simpson-Stinchfield of Washington, Charlie Mosel, Rachel Sandlin of Blackgum comm., OK and Kimber Locust of Muldrow, OK; 1 uncle, Newton Railey and Misty of Arizona; 2 aunts, Etta Harper of Keys, OK and Rita Church and Wayne of Fort Gibson, OK and numerous cousins, family and friends.

Kim was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene McKinney; one sister, Gayla McKinney; bonus father, John Sandlin; paternal grandparents, Ott and Esther McKinney; maternal grandparents, Hershel and Maggie Railey; four uncles, Hershel and Robert Railey, Claude and Richard McKinney; and two aunts, Lola Fritts and Meuriall Bosswell-Joice.