Constance Jean McNally 1936 - 2024

Constance Jean McNally passed away July 31, 2024, in McMinnville, Oregon, living close to her daughter the past two years. She was 88. Jean was born July 9, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Marjorie and Arthur Thornton. Right after high school, she moved to Ukiah, California, with her family.

Jean married Benedict Joseph McNally in 1956. Jean and Ben were active members in the Ukiah community and enjoyed traveling the country on motorcycle. Jean was also active in Bible Study Fellowship, helped establish New Life Preschool, and worked for the Mendocino County DA's Office. She will be remembered as a loving and caring mother and grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was a gifted homemaker, excelling at knitting, sewing, and baking. Jean’s pies and freshly baked bread were everyone's favorite. Her steadfast faith was always present in her life. Her many vivid recollections of her life’s story will live on. 

Her husband Ben passed away in 1991, and she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin McNally, in 2006. Jean is survived by her son, Scott McNally (Gabriele) of Concord, California; and daughter, Lisa Burk (Gary) of McMinnville. Jean has six grandchildren, Jared (Lisa), Corinna (Dillon), Christopher, Anita, Jacob, and Seth (Bailee); and three great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers at  Rock of Ages Care Facility, and all the dear family and friends who lovingly cared for her in her later years.

 A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 9, at Rock of Ages Chapel in McMinnville, Oregon.