She was born February 20, 1975 in Granite City, IL to Allen and Hilda McKinney.
She graduated top of her glass, early in 1993, from Carlinville, IL and went on to get a Bachelor’s degree in 2007 online. She wanted to be a social worker and drug counselor for young people. She had a passion for animals and caring for them. She always choose her dog, being one that needed extra love and care. Michelle was an artist doing sketches as water color pictures. She dearly loved her family. Michelle loved to travel to see new places and try all the different foods around our country. She was a warrior and fought for those she loved.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Hilda and Lindell Burris; father Allen McKinney of Granite City, IL; great-grandmother, Hilda M. Corrado; three children, Eric Burris of El Paso, TX, Kymberly Odle of Highland, IL and Chase Odle of Highland, IL; brothers, James (Mandi) Ronan, Joshua (April) Ronan, and Ryan Burris, all of Virden, IL; nieces and nephews, Sara, Ashlye, James II, Christina, Jeremiah and David.
Michelle was preceded in death by her grandpa, Robert M. Corrado; grandma, Flora Mae McKinney; and grandpa, Bertrand Ray McKinney.
There will be a private graveside service held at Lake View Funeral Home on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Professional services entrusted to Lake View Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, Fairview Heights IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com
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