Mary Paul Yankey

Yankey, Mary Paul, 52, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in Grapevine, TX. Service 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 15, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 7404 Killarney, Wichita. Mary had a lifetime love of miniatures and animals. She was an accomplished craftsman of miniatures, well-known in the miniature world, and a darling dog would stop here in her tracks. Mary cared for all Gods creations. She was also a volunteer and contributor at the Ronald McDonald House. Mary was loved for her spunk and as a force of character. Despite chronic health problems from the time she was an infant, she always fought back. Her strength and courage were an inspiration. Naturally outgoing, Mary was always eager to help her friends. She in turn was so very grateful for all the kindness shown to her by so many people over the years. Preceded in death by father, Paul C. Yankey, Jr. Survivors: mother, Jeanne W. Yankey; brother, Kivel Yankey of Leon, KS; sister, Martha Y. and husband, Harry M. Fine of Avon, CT; nieces and nephews, Kelsey, Lindsey and Halsey Yankey, all of Lawrence, KS, David Fine of West Hartford, CT and Matthew Fine and wife, Laurel of NYC; cousin, Frank Reed of Wichita.. Memorials have been established with the Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City, 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112, the Kansas Humane Society, 4218 SE Blvd, Wichita, KS, 67210 and Ronald McDonald House, 1110 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS, 67214. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.