Barbara Ann Mckinzie
SPRINGFIELD – Barbara Ann McKinzie of Springfield died Sunday, November 1, 2009.
She was born on July 23, 1934, in Carbondale, the daughter of Aubrey and Audrey Hayes. She married Julius J.D. McKinzie on February 19, 1956 in Mt. Vernon.
She was a believer in God and Savior Jesus Christ. She was filled with His love and compassion, always helping those in need. She worked as a model, actress and physician’s assistant. She helped form WIC.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J.D. McKinzie; 2 daughters, Julie Ann Lee of Australia and Cynthia Jane Cindy (Mike) Drake of Elkhart; 1 son, Joseph Matthew (companion, Gina Disney) McKinzie of Litchfield; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will be conducting a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the West Side Christian Church Chapel in Springfield.
Danielle Mckinzie posted on 11/30/11
My Grandmother was my role model She tought me right from wrong Loved me like her own daughter Her beautiful heart and soul will never be forgotton! She deserved so much more at the end. She moulded my life and made me who I am today.... And when people ask me how I turned out so well I say she was the one who directed me I think of her everyday until I can join her in embrace I pray that she is happy with the Angels and God I miss her to the depths of my soul Forever and Always