Peggy Vines McKinney 1937-2024, 86 years old, of 626 NC Highway 105 Bypass, Boone, NC, passed away in Charlotte, NC on June 27, 2024.

She was born on December 22, 1937, to the late Laura Alice Vines, and resided in the Bethel community before setting out on an adventure to live with relatives in Spruce Pine, NC. This is where she met the love of her life, Hugh McKinney.

Peggy was a devoted wife to Hugh and mother to James, Steve, Scott, and Tina. She always said she had two families due to the 10-year age difference between the two sets of children.

Peggy took special joy in sharing the musical talents of her family, The McKinneys. Hugh always said she had two speeds while playing the piano, fast and faster. A passionate Christian, she served in music, children, and senior adult ministries in several churches in the High Country, most recently New Beginnings Church in Trade, TN. She was an active member of the Christian Women's Club for decades, spent 40 years as a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant/Sales Director, and loved all pink things and Southern Gospel Music. She planned and hosted many trips and cruises and had the knack for finding a good deal.

In addition to her mother, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh McKinney; her son, James Hugh McKinney and her brother, Jack Vines. She is survived by her two sons Steven Brian McKinney (Chong Ok) of Seoul, South Korea, Scott Nelson McKinney (Vickie) of Roxboro, NC;one daughter, Tina McKinney Booth (Wade); Eleven grandchildren, Bryan, Tasha, Justin, Jasmine, Laura, Joseph, Nathan, William, Lydia, Kailey, Melody; and eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters Glada Hayes and Marlene Church; four brothers Ronald Greer, Bob Vines, Bill Vines, and Jerry Vines; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Hampton Funeral Service, 638 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607. The memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Graveside service will be held at West View Baptist Church Cemetery, 272 Evening Shade, Vilas, NC 28692.

Instead of flowers, gifts can be made in Peggy McKinney's name to New Beginnings Church, P.O. Box 95, Trade, TN 37691.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.