Alberta Jean McKinney

Alberta Jean (Kleitz) McKinney, 75, of Evansville passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was born March 8, 1949 in Evansville to the late Albert and Thelma (Winders) Kleitz. She was the owner and president of a minority owned business, McKinney’s Heating & Air, and also worked in the office for a local optometrist. Alberta was an avid pickleball player and played at many local churches and the YMCA. She earned the Double Gold with the Indiana State Senior Games; she earned the most points and the won the most games. She also enjoyed gardening, playing golf and tennis. Alberta and her husband were world travelers. In 2018 they took a two month cross country road trip from Florida to California. Alberta is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Dan McKinney; daughters, Amy Mills (Charles) and Libby McKinney; siblings, Sharon Kincaid (Larry), Helen Johnston, Barb Frede, and Arvil Kleitz (Tana); as well as several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Deaconess Midtown and Linda E. White Hospice House for their wonderful care. Memorial contributions may be made to Chemo Buddies. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.