Barbara Ann McKinzie

This poem was written by Barbaras granddaughter, Rachelle Rose Lee, 12 years old on the day her grandmother passed away:

To Dear Grandma,

Although I never knew you well, I know you're by our side. I may not remember you, but i know you're lovingly looking down on us and smiling. I've heard you were a brillian person, and I believe every word of it. I know you were beautiful, I know this because of the beauty I see through your daughters eyes, and through us, your...

"A Letter To My Mother"

You gave me life, you gave me love,
Like on the wings of a Dove..
You were certainly sent to us from above.

For you were a True Rose,
Whom never lost her pose..

Even in the darkest of night,
You made all things bright!

Like an Angel of light with a pure heart,
You were truly a work of Art..

With your soft blond hair and
Bright eyes of green..

Not like anything the world has...

November 21,2009

Julius and family
I have childhood memories of Barbara Ann visiting her grandparents in Murphysboro. She was a beautiful girl.

We found the following poem in my Mother's (Barbara's Great Aunt) personal belongings. This was written by Julie and read by her at her Great Grandpa Etherton's services.
MY GRANDPA
He stands so proud and straight.
He's almost two times forty-eight
That doesn't get him down
I never see...

Dear J.D. McKinzie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your dear wife and my beloved cousin. Please accept my sincere condolences on your and all others loss. She will be missed but has gone to a better place. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Raymond E Harney(Green Beret Ray)

Dear Cindy: I was sorry to read of your mother's death in this morning's
newspaper. Please accept my sincere
condolences on your loss. What a
beautiful lady she was and even more
important, a humble servant of our Lord.
Please let me know if I can be of any
help to you during this time.
God bless and keep you.
Pat S.

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.