Virginia “Susie” Mae Kincheloe

Virginia “Susie” Mae Kincheloe passed away peacefully June 4, 2020. She was surrounded by family in her final moments. She was the family cheerleader, a loving soul with boundless energy and a feisty personality.
Born in Greenfield, on Aug. 31, 1931, to James I. Jenkins and Mabel Duffy Jenkins, Kincheloe was the only daughter born into a tight pack of six siblings. After graduation from Springfield High School, she had her eye on the cutest Army Sergeant in town, Walter Kincheloe. They were married on Dec. 29, 1950 and would welcome two sons, Thomas and Donald Kincheloe.
For many years, Kincheloe managed the fabrics department at Walmart in Republic, where she was a master of the in-store announcements and organizer of yearly fashion shows.
Kincheloe is preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her son Tommy and his daughter Latrisha; her mother and father; and her brothers Sonny, Donald, and Melvin Jenkins.
She is survived by her son Donald Kincheloe and his wife June, of Springfield. She had five granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.
With respect to current events surrounding COVID-19 and the family’s wish to create a safe environment for all, arrangements are getting a little creative. Instead of a traditional visitation, the family will hold a “send-off” for her on Wednesday, June 10, from 1-2 p.m. at Hillside Baptist Church, 8366 W. State Highway 266, Springfield, MO 65802. Stay in your vehicle and drive through the porte cochere, where the family will be waiting to greet and accept any spoken condolences from a safe distance. Following this, the hearse will continue to Vaughn Cemetery (442 Route H, Greenfield, 65661) for a graveside service at 3 p.m. All wanting to attend the graveside can wait in their cars in the parking lot to follow the procession or meet directly at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, send donations in Kincheloe’s name to Hillside Baptist Church, 8366 W. State Highway 266, Springfield, MO 65802.