Nancy McGinnis, 89, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri, burial at Brooking Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church, 100 N Pleasant ST, Independence, Missouri 64050.
Nancy was born on October 9, 1935 in Lawrence, Kansas to Fred and Lily (Crissman) Bignall. She was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church in Independence for more than 50 years. She also loved spending time at home and took great pleasure in watching game show TV. Above all, Nancy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Clayton.
The family is very thankful for the loving care received at Riverbend Heights Nursing Home and the extra care received from family friend, Amy Siefker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 63 years, Clayton Charles McGinnis; brother, Robert Bignall; sister, Barbara (Bignall) Goddard.
Nancy is survived by her son, Andrew (Rhonda) McGinnis and grandson, Clayton McGinnis.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home ~ Independence, MO (816) 796-8600