Birth date: May 5, 1965 Death date: Jan 27, 2026
Kathleen McKinney, beloved wife, mother and daughter was born on May 5, 1965, in Silver City, New Mexico. She passed away on January 27, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kathleen was known for her quick wit and infectious sense of humor Read Obituary
Kathleen was always a joy to work with. She treated everyone with dignity and respect.
Kathleen was a favorite cousin to me since her dad Don married my cousin Ellie. She was always sweet, kind and sensitive...a marvelous soul. A light has gone out in this world. My deepest sympathy goes out to her husband and kids. 💜
One of my fondest memories of working at Shadow Mountain and Parkside will always be the time I spent with Kathleen McKinney. We laughed until we cried, carried on without a care in the world, and somehow managed to make even the hardest days at work feel lighter. Kathleen had a rare gift for turning ordinary moments into joy, and working alongside her never felt like “just a job.” She truly made work fun in the purest sense of the word.
Kathleen loved her husband and children deeply, and she spoke of them with such pride and tenderness. That same love extended to all of us—her friends, coworkers, and the patients she cared for. She cherished people in a way that made everyone feel seen and valued. She was also an artist at heart, sharing her creativity by teaching patients how to paint on canvas, giving them an outlet for expression and healing. Kathleen’s laughter, kindness, and creative spirit left a lasting mark on all of us. I will never forget her.
We worked together with troubled children. After things slowed down in the evenings we could talk for hours and the time would fly by. She was a big personality, so many prayers for her loved ones and family ❣️🙏🏼
