Alice B. (Pfeifer) McKinney, 77, of Eagle Hill Road, longtime companion of the late Lawrence Lane formerly of Peabody, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in the Beverly Hospital following her brief illness.

Born in Newton June 20, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (McDonald) Pfeifer.  Alice raised five children, most of these years as a single mom.   For more than fifteen years she was the co-owner of the Wagon Wheels formerly of Rt. 1 in Rowley. She led an active life and throughout the years was a hard worker, working up to the age of seventy-one.  Her dream was fulfilled when she moved to her Eagle Hill home with an ocean view and from where she enjoyed boating.

She will be remembered as an incredible mother, a wonderful cook, and a loving caregiver to her late parents and companion Larry.

Alice is survived by two sons, Daniel L. McKinney and his wife Debra of Seabrook, NH, Douglas E. McKinney of Seattle, WA; three daughters, Patricia McKinney of Miami, FL, Elizabeth A. Poole of Hamilton, Christine J. Warren of Ipswich; twelve grandchildren; three brothers, John F. Pfeifer, Donald J. Pfeifer, Edward M. Pfeifer; a sister, Mary G. Pellegrino and many nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of her Life will be held from 1 to 3 pm Sunday, February 8 in the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High St., Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed.  Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.