Stephana A. Barton was born November 18, 1949, to Ollie Perkins, Jr. and Teresa Bibbs Perkins in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was preceded in death by both parents; one brother and two sisters.

She attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967.  After graduation she married Paul McKissick, Sr. and to this union one son was born, Paul McKissick, Jr.

Stephana was a member of Paseo Baptist Church.  She was employed at Optima Pharmaceutical until her passing on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Paul McKissick, Jr. of the home; one brother, Ollie Perkins, III of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Yvonne Witcher (Alvin) and Rebecca Perkins both of Phoenix, AZ and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Barton will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, May 16, 2021, at E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel.  Friends may call from 2:00 P.M. until service time Sunday at the chapel.

Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL.