VAN ALSTYNE - Funeral services were held at McKinney Friday for Mrs. Joe A. McKinney, former resident, who died in a McKinney hospital at 12:45 a.m. Friday, following amputation of one of her limbs.  The body was brought here for burial beside the grave of her husband, who died several years ago.
Mrs. McKinney is survived by a son, J. H. McKinney of Quanah; a daughter, Miss Gretechen McKinney and an adopted daughter, Miss Margie Dell McKinney.  A brother, Hardin Kepler of Van Alstyne also survives.
She was a native of this section, having lived here all of her life prior to 1922 when she moved to McKinney.  Her maiden name was Miss Ella Kepler.  She was a member of the Christian church.
Funeral rites were conducted by Dr. E. O. Whitwell, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church.