Linda Mckenzie

Linda McKenzie

Linda McKenzie 58 of Queen City passed away Thursday (October 16, 2014) at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

As the sun rose on September 29, 1956 Linda Jean Keller was born in Kirksville, MO. Linda blessed her parents, Bernell and Catherine Keller.

Linda grew up in rural Queen City, MO on the family farm. She graduated from Schuyler County High School in 1974. After high school, Linda relocated to Chanute, KS where she met the love of her life, Dennis McKenzie. They were married on September 29, 1989 and celebrated 17 years of marriage. During their life together, Linda moved her family back to Queen City to full fill her passion for the “country life”.

Linda loved her horses, beloved friend, “Kenella”, and enjoyed the peaceful sunsets on her farm, along with cherished times with her brown sugar boys.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Amber Bussey (Julius) of Queen City; three sons, Josh Baringer (Mindy) of Kansas City, KS, Cody Baringer, and Rusty Rouse (Heather) of Auvasse, MO; grandchildren, An’Davantae (AJ) and AliJah Bussey, Dalis Bride and Austen Baringer, Austin and Hope Rouse, Heaven and Hailey Lavender., and Renesmae’ Baringer; and two special friends, Larry and Raymond.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis; and a granddaughter, Miranda Baringer.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday (October 25, 2014) at Dooley Funreal Home with Pastor Jeremy Broach officiating.

Dooley Funeral Home
Queen City, MO 63561 660-766-2241

Memorials are suggested to the family for medical expenses.