Racine – Barbara Ann McWhorter, lovingly known as "Barb", 77, transitioned from this life into eternal life on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA on September 27, 1939 to the late Coty and Maydell (nee: Easley) Kirksey.  On November 8, 1959 Barbara Ann Kirksey was united in holy matrimony with Bernie McWhorter in Racine, WI.  Their union was blessed with two sons.

She received her formal education at South Fulton High School in East Point, GA.  There she was crowned Homecoming Queen in 1957 as Miss South Fulton.  She later obtained a degree in Fashion Apparel Design.

Barbara accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of 2 ^nd Missionary Baptist Church and United Faith Missionary Baptist Church for over 54 years.  She served on the Willing Workers Committee, Sunday School Committee, Building Fund Committee, Kitchen Committee, Financial Secretary and was a charter member of United Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

After 30 years of employment Barbara retired from the Racine Unified District as a Teacher Assistant/Home School Worker.

In her leisure, she enjoyed sewing, baking delicious desserts, gardening, crocheting and knitting.  She was considered to be an excellent seamstress who was constantly in demand.  Anything she put her hands to she created beauty.

Her passion for children and education continued after retirement.  She volunteered as a tutor at the United Way organization and fed the hungry.  Also, she was a lifetime member of the NAACP.

She leaves to cherish in her memory, children: Anthony (Cheryl) McWhorter, Andre (Rajeeyah) McWhorter, grandchildren: Syreeta McWhorter, Tiffany (Elbert) Whitelaw, Britia McWhorter, Darrius Chambers McWhorter, Tajone McWhorter, great-grandchildren: Gabrielle and Isabelle Whitelaw; god-daughter: Rani Jones, sisters and brother, Jenell Hall, Jean (Pete) Walker, Jerome Kirksey, Bernice Warner, Venery Morgan, and a host of special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Bernie McWhorter, Granddaughter Andrianna McWhorter, sisters: Lendora McCellen, Mary Judon, Johnnie Bell, and brother John Kirksey.

The family and friends of Barbara Ann McWhorter wish to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Ryan Engel and Dr. Jennifer Brittig for their compassion and excellent care of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

A special thank you to her close friends Hettie Gibson, Joyce Wadlington, Annie Hicks and Sandra Trott who have continued to love and support her throughout the years.

A Celebration of her life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, August 26, 2017, 10:00am.  Visitation will be in the chapel from 9:00am until the time of service.  Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery.  Pastor Gregory Daniel will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Service Details

Funeral: Saturday, August 26, 2017   10:00am

Visitation:  Saturday, August 26, 2017 9:00am – 10:00am

Location: Draeger – Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine,WI 53403

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