Norma McKinney, 85, of Batesville passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024.
She was born August 9, 1939, in Indio, California to Earl Martin and Ruby Burns Martin.
Norma was a member of Batesville First Assembly of God. She worked for the Arkansas Highway Department for 33 years as the District 5 Secretary. Norma was a good wife, mother, and grandmother and she loved her family dearly. Her favorite name was ”Nana” and she especially loved to spoil her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to her son and grandchildren’s sporting events and decorating her home.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years Harold Wayne McKinney of the home; son, Rick McKinney of Batesville; brother, Kenneth Gerald Martin of Tennessee; two grandchildren, Mia Marie McKinney and Hunter Wayne McKinney; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kermit Martin.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Jay Cupit officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024, just prior to service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in her honor to The Other Side Ministry, P.O. Box 1142, Heber Springs, AR, 72543.
The family appreciates the service of the many caregivers and the care they provided to her during her long illness.
