Patricia Ann Zielinski

Patricia Ann Zielinski, 73, of Columbia, MO passed away Thursday, May 26th. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am, Saturday, June 4th at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, with a visitation from 10:30-11:30am.

Patricia was born November 4, 1948 in Dayton, OH to George and Ruth Brown Barnes. She was a 1966 graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson, TN, and attended nursing school there. On August 17, 1969 she married Paul Albert Zielinski; he preceded her in death on March 21, 2017. In 1978 they moved to Columbia, MO where she was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest entered school. She took a job with the University of Missouri where she worked several years as a Student Loan Advisor. She enjoyed playing piano and bowling, and was skilled in crochet. She also enjoyed watching football, baseball, and NASCAR; and she enjoyed playing along with Jeopardy.

She is survived by three children, Mike (Stephanie) Zielinski of Holts Summit, Chris (Debbie) Zielinski of Columbia, and Lori (Rob) Matheney of Columbia; grandchildren, Cameron & Chloe Zielinski, Moriah, Kalea, & Olivia Zielinksi, Kayla & Heidi Lee, and Trent Kelley, Secley Kennedy, Andrew, Madison, & Mackenzie Matheney; and great-grandchildren, Aniayah Rainey, Brayden & Brinley Matheney, and Bristol Kennedy; brother, George Barnes of Wilmington, NC; nephews, Matt Ward and Alex Barnes, and her beloved cat Zoe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; sister, Kris Barnes; and her parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to COPD Foundation 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd Miami, Florida 33134.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com for the Zielinski family.