Olivia Mckinley

It is with great sadness that the family of Olivia Constance Bartlett Mckinley, 37, announces her passing on March 7, 2018 at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born on February 6, 1981 at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Ill.

Oliva was an incredible mother to Billy, Reece, Monroe and Penelope, who she loved infinitely. She prided herself in being able to homeschool Billy and Reese in their earlier years. She loved cooking gourmet meals for her family and decorating their home. She loved music, singing and playing her guitar, which she had such a talent for. She enjoyed karaoke and it was a pleasure listening to her perform. Olivia was recognized as a talented musician and singer amongst her community, leading worship in her church for many years.

Olivia’s smile was bright, her laugh contagious and she was loved for her incredible sense of humor and unconditional love. She will be greatly missed by so many and her spirit will remain forever in our hearts. Olivia will be remembered for her faith and love for Christ.

Olivia attended Fountain Hills High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Arizona State University. She practiced real estate, brokering and IT services in Fountain Hills and the Scottsdale area.

Olivia leaves behind her son, Will Jr. (Billy) Mckinley; daughters, Reece Mckinley, Monroe Mckinley of Fountain Hills and Penelope Picore of Scottsdale; her father and stepmother, William A. and Dianne Bartlett III, of Aurora, Ill.; siblings, William A. Bartlett lV (Megan) of Geneva, Ill.; Stuart M. Bartlett, Ava L. Bartlett and Grace M. Bartlett, all of Eugene, Oregon. Also, step siblings Erin Browning and Bryan Browning of Aurora, Ill., grandparents William A. and Carole Bartlett, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

She is preceded in death her mother, Theresa Jane Bartlett, grandparents Lewis Frymire, Marie Frymire and an uncle, Lewis Frymire.

There will be a Celebration of Life open house Saturday, April 21, from 4 to 7p.m at the home of Keith and Kim Robinson, 14015 N. Goldfield Rd., Fort McDowell, AZ.