DARTMOUTH-Norma "Granny" (Stevens) McKinney, 95, of South Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.  She was the loving wife of 64 years to the late Robert R. McKinney.

Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Lewin H. And Josephine (Kraihanzel) Stevens, she was a 1947 graduate of New Bedford High School. Norma loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed traveling, working in her flower gardens, going out to eat, especially trips to Gregg's for chocolate eclairs.  She was an avid Boston Celtics fan and loved the ocean and trips to Round Hill to enjoy the sounds and listening to the Doc play, which she did the night before she passed.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Joanne McKinney of New Bedford;  her grandchildren, Christopher R. McKinney and his wife Kelly of Millbury and Sara Mills and her husband Jarred of New Bedford;  her great grandchildren, Jonathan and Madisyn-Leigh Mills and Declan and Ava McKinney;  Norma was the mother of the late Carol Gomes and sister of the late Lewin Stevens, Jr. She is also is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her good friend for many years, Matt Davis.

In accordance with her wishes she was cremated.  A Celebration of Life will be held April 25, 2026 at the Dartmouth VFW # 9059, on 144 Cross Rd. starting at 1PM Arrangements are by the Donaghy New Day Cremation and Funeral Care, 465 County Street, New Bedford.  For memorial register please visit, www.newdayfunerals.com.

Memorial donations may be made in Norma's name to the Shriner's Children's Hospital.