Josephine “Anne” Carrel McKinney, 83, of Broadus, MT, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on February 24, 1941, in Miles City, MT, Anne was the daughter of the late Jack and Josephine Brown Carrel. She attended grade school in Birney, MT, graduated from high school in Sheridan, WY, in 1959, and was crowned the Sheridan-Wyo Rodeo Queen that summer. She went on to earn a business degree in college and married Bill McKinney in 1963. Together, they pursued their dream of training and producing Quarter Horses and raising their children on the Brown family 4D ranch in Birney, MT.
Throughout her life, she cherished her family, horses, cattle, and ranch. She was an exceptional horsewoman and a nurturing figure to many. She took great joy in sharing her knowledge with younger generations, especially her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Grady Matthew Bonham. Her surviving family includes her husband, William “Bill” F. McKinney; siblings, John Carrel (Laurie), Bill Carrel (Alicia), Sarah Clifford (Tom), and Charlie Carrel (Hilary); daughter, Jennifer Bonham (Peavy); son, Matthew McKinney (Shari); and 5 grandchildren: Nate McKinney (Anna), Colton McKinney (Kayla), Tori Hawkins (Buddy), Caitlyn Bultje (Derek), and Hayli Ward (Andrew), along with 15 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Anne’s life will be held in Sheridan, WY at the Ramada Plaza, Friday, July 12, 2024 from 1:30-5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers feel free to bring a fond memory of Anne to share for her memory box. Online condolences may be made to stevensonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries.
In lieu of flowers feel free to bring a fond memory of Anne to share in a memory box.
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Jim and Kathy Bowers says
So sorry for your loss Bill and family. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Bert & Helen Woods says
So sorry for your loss. Jo was an outstanding woman and will be missed. Bert has always spoken very high of her and is so glad to have known her. May she be riding her little cutting horse in green pastures.
Buggs and Loni Hartman says
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know she was a very special lady. We are thinking about you and sending much love and prayers.
Rocky and Carol Plympton says
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you 🙏❤. Ann will always hold a very special spot in our hearts forever. I always valued her friendship and wisdom and encouragement. She is in a better place now and we will see her again. (That’s comforting) Praise God for the preparation (a mansion in heaven) He makes for His saints. Love and hugs from Rocky and Carol (Wimer) Plympton.
Pam Nisley says
Praying for comfort for all her loved ones!!
Georgia Cady says
Your family is 8n my thoughts and prayers
Kaitlyn Perkins says
Oh Bill & family I am so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. You are in my thoughts!
Diana Elwood says
Dear Family, My prayers are with you. I will miss Anne, she was so special to me. I have so many good memories working cattle, cutting practices, church and meals together. God bless and keep all of her family.
Vanna Byrd says
My deepest condolences. I really enjoyed waiting on Bill and Mrs. Bill at the Cashway.
Karson and Marie Kluver says
McKinney Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Loomis says
To all of Anne’s family,
So sorry for your loss. Anne was such a special lady, so kind and sweet. She was such a Godly witness to my family while we lived in Birney. So happy she knew our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was such a blessing.
My God Bless you all
Janet
Todd and rose larowe says
Bill and family, so sorry to hear about Anne. May the good memories and the lord guide you through this time of loss.
Dershie McDevitt says
Here’s a long ago friend saying I always loved her and mourn her loss to you and the whole horse community. Dershie Bridgford McDevitt
Sarah Clifford says
My beautiful, talented sister and mother to my childhood buddies, Matthew and Jennifer McKinney. So many fond memories…….
Niala Meadows says
Anne was a dear friend from high school days who was beautiful with a beautiful spirit to match. Even though I haven’t seen her for a very long time, I will miss her. Rest in peace, Anne.
Paula Liberty says
Oh Bill, Matt & Sheri….I just heard. Soooooo sorry