Barbara Sales McKinzie

Barbara Sales McKinzie, a retired Real Estate Broker passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Ocean Springs, Missisippi surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 96. Mrs. McKinzie was born on June 13, 1924 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

She was a member of Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Sigma, Sigma, Sigma of which she served as president in college and national Housing Consultant for years. She was co-owner of Buccola-McKinzie Inc. Realtors, Past President of Jefferson Parish Board of Realtors, and Realtor of the year in 1984 from Louisiana State Realtors and a member of National Association of Realtors.

She was a Parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Divine Mercy) of which she served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister and R.I.C.A. sponsor and was a recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medallion for outstanding service to the parish.

Beloved wife of the late Warren G. McKinzie, Sr. of 63 years. Daughter of the late James and Veronica Sales. Loving mother of Warren G. McKinzie, Jr. of Wilmington, NC and James Phillip McKinzie (Sharon) of Ocean Springs, MS. Adoring grandmother of Jennifer McKinzie, Tracy McKinzie, Tim McKinzie, James Phillip McKinzie, Jr. (Krissy) and Olivia McKinzie (Keith).

Step-grandmother of Amanda Neil and Ashley Brown. Great grandmother of Parker Rose, Step-great grandmother of Starlynn Rose, Mikey, Antonio and Giana.

A private funeral service will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Thursday, November 5, 2020 with interment to follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

The family invites you to share fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com