Renae Lynn McKinney, age 58, of Belton, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 with her husband, Shawn by her side. Renae was born on September 9, 1967 in Antigo, WI to Harold and Carole Knowles of Birnamwood, WI.
Renae was known to all as a vibrant, loving person with a never-failing sense of humor. She dearly loved her family and she loved the Lord. Through the years of her illness, she never complained, and attended every appointment sporting one of her favorite animal print outfits.
Renae is survived by her loving husband, Shawn McKinney; daughters Jehra DePina and Jazanee DePina; stepsons Brandon McKinney and Kadin McKinney; her mother Carole Knowles; brothers Kelly (Kathleen) Knowles and Kip (Kathryn) Knowles; her mother-in-law Cynthia McKinney, and a large extended family and many friends who will greatly miss her sparkling blue eyes and her beautiful smile.
Renae was preceded in death by her father, Harold Knowles and her brother, Craig Knowles.
Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Belton Assembly of God Church in Belton, MO, and in Birnamwood, WI, where she will be laid to rest.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri
Jazanee DePina
17 Apr 2026For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:1
fernando depina
18 Apr 2026my deep condolences to the family
Janet Creeden
22 Apr 2026So sad to hear this. Although many years have passed since I last saw Renae, I remember her fondly. My condolences to the family.
Mary Cavanaugh
22 Apr 2026She was the nicest friend to my daughter Ashley will be missed
Jane Hicklin
24 Apr 2026I am so very sorry for your loss….
Ashley Crooks
25 Apr 2026There are so many things I can say about Renae, she is such a beautiful soul. So many memories I have with her. Between working at Academy to our Oriental Garden Chinese dates to going to church dinners. We had the best talks always had a sense of humor that I’ll miss dearly. Renae would always ask about my nieces, nephews, and actually any of my family. She will hold a special place in my heart forever. She was one of the best people I’ve ever met. Rest in paradise my friend. 💜💜💜💜