88R15041 EME-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 359
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Mary Evelyn McKinney of San Angelo on February 7, 2023,
at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Judge S. E. Stout Jr. and Mary Emma
Garlitz Stout, the former Evelyn Stout was born in Eden on
December 31, 1929; she grew up with five siblings, Seth, Billy,
Joyce, John, and Butch, and graduated from Reagan County High
School; early in 1947, she went on her first date with Robert
Leonadis "R. L." McKinney Jr.; they danced at the Melody Club in San
Angelo, and they became partners forever with their marriage on
June 14 of that year; whenever they jitterbugged, other dancers
would clear the floor to watch them; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McKinney devoted herself to raising her three
treasured children, Pete, Cheryl, and Lorri; eventually, she was
blessed with six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren, and she embraced the role of "Nanny" to
other children as well; she adored annual vacations to Ruidoso, New
Mexico, with her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. McKinney was a valued member
of First Methodist Church in Big Lake and then attended Glen Meadows
Baptist Church in San Angelo; she knew a host of old hymns and
joyfully lifted her voice in song; in addition, she was an avid
gardener, bird-watcher, and golfer; Big Lake Golf Course named an
annual tournament in honor of her and a fellow enthusiast;
Mrs. McKinney and her husband shared a fulfilling relationship of
64 years until his passing in 2011; until the end of her days, she
loved to dance, and she was affectionately nicknamed "Twinkle Toes"
by the staff at Lyndale San Angelo Senior Living; and
WHEREAS, Although Evelyn McKinney is greatly missed, she has
left her family and friends with a wealth of wonderful memories, and
she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Evelyn McKinney
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, R. L. "Pete" McKinney and his wife, Patrice, Cheryl
deCordova and her husband, Aubrey, and Lorri Jenkins and her
husband, Mike; to her grandchildren, Rachel Beaver and her husband,
Jonathan, Leonadis McKinney and his wife, Leigh, Scott Jenkins,
Kayla Neatherlin and her husband, Blake, Clay deCordova and his
wife, Shelia, and Emily deCordova; to her great-grandchildren,
Joshua Beaver, Christopher Beaver, Keira Neatherlin, Jace
Neatherlin, Emeline McKinney, Taylor Grassman and her husband,
Chase, and Matthew deCordova and his wife Katelyn; to her
great-great-grandchildren, Cooper Grassman and Adaline deCordova;
to her brother, Butch Stout, and his wife, Sharon; and to her many
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family, and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Evelyn
McKinney.