Barb is the sweetest soul! I absolutely adore her and I am truly saddened by her passing. Peace be with the family during this time of mourning. Until we meet again…
Barbara Ann McKinnon

April 12, 1942 ~ August 15, 2023
Born in:
Witt, Illinois
Resided in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Barbara Ann McKinnon, 81, of Taylorville, passed away quietly on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Barb was born April 12, 1942, in Witt, the daughter of Jesse O. and A. Pauline (Kessler) Oller. She married Robert T. McKinnon, Sr. on December 16, 1961, at the Southeran Baptist Church in Taylorville. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2018.
Barb was a devoted member of Taylorville Christian Church. She was a longtime member of the Hospitality Committee there, where she truly loved working alongside the many wonderful women and men of the committee. She loved her church, and the devotion to her faith was apparent to all who knew her. Barb was also a bus driver for Head Start in Taylorville for over 20 years. She loved her work there and the many children she met over the decades.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Eric McKinnon; brothers, Keith, Earl, Butch, and Chuck Oller; and sisters, Joyce Dees, Donna Travelsted, Juanita Lawrence, and Doris J. Buck.
Barb is survived by her son, Robert T. (wife, Cathy) McKinnon, Jr. of O’Fallon, MO; grandson, Robert T. McKinnon III of O’Fallon, MO; sister, Linda (husband, Bill) Moma of Taylorville; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation & Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 10:00-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Taylorville Christian Church, 1124 N. Webster Street, Taylorville, IL 62568. The funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor James Jones officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Taylorville Christian Church or Vision Way Christian School, 1124 N. Webster Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Barb, or to offer condolences to her family.
Services
Visitation: August 19, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Taylorville Christian Church
1124 N. Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
Funeral Ceremony: August 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Taylorville Christian Church
1124 N. Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
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Charities
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RIP Barb. I enjoyed working with you and Linda at Kennedy’s New Products, and running into the both of you through the years. My condolences to the family.
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So sorry for the family’s loss. Aunt Barb will be dearly missed! I’ll miss seeing her at church.:(
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Relfecting on so many wonderful memories with Aunt Barb. Praying for peace and comfort for her family.
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I’m so sorry hear of the loss of Aunt Barb, was totally not prepared to hear the news today. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill, Linda, Justin, Casey, Chayse, Gabi, and Alexis. 🙏❤️😢 Barb was the most welcoming, helpful, sweetest and loving woman ever!! Her welcoming smile, her helpfulness, her hugs and presence will be truly missed! Family get together’s will never be the same… Fly High with Jesus Aunt Barb, your absence will be forever felt❤️🙏😢
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Getting to see Barb at the Davis Family reunions was always a highlight and something I looked forward to with great anticipation. I loved Barb’s kindness, gentleness, confidence and care for others. She was so loving and thoughtful. I loved sharing pictures with her and hearing about her adventures with the ladies from her church. I love how she lived and shared her faith, and I will miss her so very much! Prayers for all family, and friends… Peace and Comfort be with you during this difficult time.
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Thank you, Aunt Barb, for a lifetime of wonderful memories. Your love for people was such a wonderful example to follow here on earth. Of all the things I miss about you, it’s that special giggle of yours that will always play in my ears! I know you are giggling and having a blast reunited with Uncle Bob and Eric.
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To all who knew Aunt Barb,The family has lost a great piece of the family Aunt Barb meant alot to me she was always there for me whenever I needed her weather to talk try to understand something or just to come to her cuz I was alone and she always made me feel better she was a beautiful and caring lady who would do anything for you !I love and miss you Aunt Barb and could never or will forget you. Rip and you go enjoy your time with uncle Bob he s been waiting along time for you two to be together again thank you for all you did for me and just for being you!❤ you are in me and my family’s prays until we meet again rest in peace and we love you
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We had some great times at school. You introduced me to Ray and the rest is history
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I am blessed to have met you and I am thankful for the kindess you and your whole family showed me, the world has lost another beautiful person and heaven has gained another angel, RIP Barb until we meet again, love you and my condolences to the whole family much love.
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If I had to describe my Aunt Barb in one word, that would be giving. She gave so much care and love and kindness to those around her. Devoted to her family, we all loved her.