Jeanette

McKinney

Jeanette McKinney, 75, passed away on June 30, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1950, in Little River, Kansas, to Robert Claude Adamson and Ruth Pauline Adamson.

 When Jeanette was in the second grade, her family moved to Blanchard, where she met her lifelong best friend, Jeanie Lemons. Their friendship endured for the rest of Jeanette's life, and she often spoke fondly of Jeannie with great love and admiration. Jeanette graduated from Blanchard High School in 1968 and went on to enjoy a long career with Hartford Insurance Company. Jeanette was a devoted mother to her three sons: Steven Foster and his wife, Becky, of Blanchard; Luke McKinney of Blanchard; and Jacob McKinney of Blanchard. She was a proud grandmother to Tyler Foster, Alexandra Foster, Tylee McKinney, Macie McKinney, Gabe Jordan, Chance, Savannah, Cheyenne, Luke McKinney Jr., and Rayne. She was also blessed with one great-granddaughter, Emma Collins, who brought her tremendous joy. Jeanette had a deep love for history and traditional crafts. She found her passion in Rendezvous after being introduced to it by her dear friend, Jimmy Elliot, who became family to her. She cherished her Rendezvous family and treasured the lifelong friendships she made through the community. Woolaroc held a special place in her heart and was one of her favorite places to visit. 

A gifted artisan, Jeanette could seemingly make anything with her hands. She enjoyed tatting, crocheting, quilting, basket weaving, intricate beadwork, leather sewing, and creating many items associated with the Rendezvous lifestyle. She loved American history and eagerly anticipated celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. She was also an enthusiastic fan of OU softball and basketball, especially enjoying those games with her sister, Connie. One of her greatest pleasures was attending the sporting events of her great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as taking memorable road trips with family.

 Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Claude Adamson and Ruth Pauline Adamson; her brother, Robert "Bobby" Adamson; her sister-in-law, Gloria Adamson; her great-nephew, Robert A. Adamson; her nephew, Ralph Calloway; and her longtime friend, Jimmy Elliot, whom she considered family.

 She is survived by her sons, Steven Foster and his wife, Becky, Luke McKinney, and Jacob McKinney; her sister, Connie Brooks and her husband, Roy; her niece, Becky Callaway; her great-nephew, Roy Callaway and his wife, Lauren, and their children, Mason, Hesston, and Holden; her nieces, Pauletta Adamson, BrendaBrooks, and Blakely and Cameron Dauer; her nephew, Gary Adamson and his wife, Kristi; her nephew, Jimmy Brooks and his wife, Tina; her grandchildren, Alexandra Foster of Blanchard, Tyler Foster of Norman, Tylee and Macie McKinney of Dibble, and Gabe Jordan of Lindsay; along with a large extended family of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews whom she loved dearly. Jeanette will be remembered for her creativity, her love of history, her generous heart, and the deep love she had for her family and friends. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched, the traditions she cherished, and the memories she created with those fortunate enough to know and love her.

The family will be holding a memorial service at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The Methodist Church in Blanchard.