Elsie May McKinney, 87, a life-long resident of Robinson, IL, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2005 at Ridgeview Care Center, Oblong. She was born December 6, 1917 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Shirrel McKinney and Mary May Leigh McKinney.

She retired from F. W. Woolworth in 1971 and continued in retail sales at Bertram Pharmacy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Charles L. and Delores McKinney; and her half-sister, Marie Brandenberg McKinney.

She is survived by 3 nephews, Don and Jim McKinney, both of Robinson, IL, and Jerry McKinney, Tampa, FL.

There will be no services. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Goodwine Funeral Home, Robinson is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Crawford County Food Pantry with envelopes available at the funeral home or mailed % Rex McGehee, 108 W. Main, Oblong, IL. 62449.