Jeanette Winters

Jeanette Colyn Winters, born October 2, 1924 in Everett, Washington passed away June 14, 2016 in Franklin, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Willis Orman Winters of Springfield, TN. They met while Mr. Winters was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II. They moved to Nashville, TN after Mr. Winters left the service. She is survived by three sons, Ronald L. Winters of Dallas, TX, James A. Winters of Cookeville, TN, and Joseph G. Winters and wife Trish of Jacksonville, FL, eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, three sisters and a brother. Mrs. Winters was a devoted wife and mother. In addition to raising three boys as a homemaker she supported her family by working in the home as a seamstress making clothing for her family and for private individuals. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting baby clothing, afghan blankets and other articles. She became active in her church, Waverly Place Methodist Church, and was a founding member of Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Brentwood, TN. She sang alto in the choir for more than fifty years, later assisting food preparation and service in the Forest Hills church kitchen which now bears her name along with that of lifelong friend Petie Heard. She also provided assistance in the church office. Mrs. Winters was athletic, playing baseball and softball in her youth and as an adult she won numerous bowling trophies. She and her husband enjoyed playing golf, often taking golf vacations with friends. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1250 Old Hickory Blvd. Brentwood, TN, the Rev. Jim Hughes officiating and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN with Jimmy Campbell, Brandon Winters, Dan Hollis, Tim Wilson, Jim Winters, Benjamin Winters, Ron Winters and Joe Winters serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 17 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. There will also be a viewing on Saturday, June 18 at the church prior to the service. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Forest Hills United Methodist Church. Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME- 509 WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000

Jeanette Winters

October 2, 1924 - June 14, 2016