Ann Marie Kinworthy entered into rest on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 44. Precious daughter of Kenneth D. and Donna J, nee Thompson, Kinworthy; devoted mother of Eli, Connor, and Max; treasured sister of Scott J. Kinworthy and Ellen Kinworthy; cherished niece to many, especially to the late Sue, Leon, and the late Tim Thompson; dear cousin to many; and beloved life partner of Thomas Wheeler, the father of her precious sons.

Throughout her life, Ann Marie was known for her remarkable passion, resilience, and devotion. Guided by a strong sense of justice and an unwavering value of loyalty, she approached life with both conviction and compassion. Ann Marie cherished the bonds and time she shared with her siblings, learning lessons and experiences from them while offering her own. Ann Marie is also remembered for her extraordinary strength of character. There was a dark period of time in Ann Marie's life, but, determined, she fought courageously and made it through, victorious. In spite of, or maybe because of, her struggles, Ann Marie held indescribable strength and love of life. She embraced life wholeheartedly, finding joy in adventure, laughter, fun, and the happiness of family and friends.

Above all else, Ann Marie's greatest source of pride and deepest love were her three sons, Eli, Connor, and Max. She was steadfastly devoted to them and dedicated herself to becoming the best version of herself so that she could guide, support, and inspire them to become the best versions of themselves. Her sons stand as her most treasured legacy, carrying forward the values, strength, and love she instilled in them. While Ann Marie leaves behind an enduring influence within her children, she will be remembered by all of her family and friends for the inspiration and love she shared throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Autism Research Institute or American Cancer Society on Ann Marie's honor.

A visitation for Ann Marie's family and friends to gather and share memories will be held on Thursday November 12, 2026, at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63129, from 1:00 PM until her 3:30 PM funeral.