McKenna, Nancy, 84, formerly of Riverside, Rhode Island died peacefully on January 3, 2015 following an extended illness. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Murray) Cameron she lived in Riverside for 60 years until moving to Texas with her daughter. She was the spouse of the late John McKenna, Sr.

Mrs. McKenna worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 50 years before retiring in 2010. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Chitty-Boe and her husband, Edward Boe of Richmond, TX, two grandchildren: Michael Chitty of Richmond, TX and Melissa McKelvy and her husband, Justin from Katy, TX and a great granddaughter, Nora.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, January 17 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Nancy’s memory to University of Houston-Victoria; Attn: School of Nursing, 3007 North Ben Wilson, Victoria TX 77901 would be greatly appreciated.