Nettie Jean McKinley, 79, of North Manchester, passed away at 8:45 p.m. March 17, 2015, passed away in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

She was born July 17, 1935, in Lafayette, to Leroy John Kelly, deceased; and Lula May (Parker), deceased. She was employed at Essex Wire, Flora, where she retired after 13 years of service. She was married to James R. McKinley on July 16, 1975. He died Jan. 24, 2013.

She enjoyed reading, word puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles. She and her husband resided at Jennings Fishing Camp near Lake Wales, Fla., for many years until moving to Timbercrest in January 2014.

She is survived by her son: Sam (DeEtta) Balser, North Manchester; stepson: Don McKinley, Lafayette; Michael McKinley, Fowler; Mark McKinley, Jonesboro, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter: Pamela Rainwater; one daughter: Pamela Rainwater; two brothers: John Wayne Kelly and Walter Kelly.

No services or calling are planned. Burial will be held at a later date in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Flora.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester.