- Date Of Birth: January 27, 1928
- Date Of Death: July 27, 2014
- State: Iowa
Alberta Faye Poland passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2014 at 86 years of age. Alberta was born January 27, 1928 in Boulder, Colorado to Walter and Bertha (Hill) MoneySmith. Alberta attended country schools in her early years and went to high school through the 10th grade. On January 28, 1945, she married Howard McKinley. To this union, four children were born: Pat, Donna, Marlene, and Becky. They lived near Russell at that time and raised purebred dogs for many years. Howard passed away, December 8, 1976. Alberta moved to Chariton in 1979. On December 23, 1983, she married Doug Ballard. Doug passed away, March 6, 2001. Gene Poland married Alberta on September 15, 2001. Alberta worked as a Home Health Aide for the Lucas County Public Health many years in the Chariton area. She deeply loved her job and the opportunity to help others. One year, she received the Governor’s Award for home health care provider of the year. She also won ribbon awards for her homemade pies.
