Gail Lynn McKinney was born on January 22nd, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, and departed on March 22nd, 2023. Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McKinney, and parents, Causby and Doris Cole. Gail is survived by her three children, Matt, Marla, and Christina, and her grandchildren, Jordan, Zach, and Ava. She is also survived by her three siblings, Gloria Wainwright, Ken Cole, and Tim Cole. Gail started her career as a bookkeeper for Hall’s department store until she married and became a homemaker after her children were born. Once all the kids attended school, she started her job at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, adjusting claims, and retired from there. In later years, she worked at the school as a lunch lady in Belton, MO. She also worked at the cafeteria at Olathe Medical Center. She also spent some time working at the KC Zoo doing various jobs. She loved being around all the different animals, minus the snakes. She was the best mom, grandma, and friend. She was the type of person who cherished her friends and kept them close. Once she considered you a friend, you were there for life. She was loved by many, and she will be dearly missed.