Leah Renee McGinley, 64, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her home.

Renee, the daughter of Charles Ben and Barbara (Wharton) Rainey was born January 23, 1956 in Bethany, Missouri.

She was a graduate of Albany High School, received her Bachelors Degree from Northwest Missouri State University and Masters at the University of Kansas.

Renee, a learning disability elementary school teacher, retired in 2016 after working 20 years in the St. Joseph School District and 10 years in the Kansas School District. She was a member of the Wyatt Park Christian Church in St. Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Randall Rainey and nephew, Jared Rainey.

Survivors: sons, Jeremy McGinley, St. Joseph, MO; Jacob McGinley, Camp Humphreys, South Korea; daughter, Jessica (Matt) McCoy, Kansas City, MO; parents, Ben & Barbara Rainey, Albany; brothers, Richard D. Rainey; Matthew T. (Debi) Rainey; C. Trent (Kirsten) Rainey; grandchildren, Aryanna & Chloe McGinley, Rex & Arlo McGinley, Jadyn & Remilee McCoy; 3 nieces, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Celebration of Life:  1:00 PM Saturday, September 19 at the Wyatt Park Christian Church in St. Joseph.  Inurnment will be at a later date in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany.  Online Condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com