Married almost 50 years. she and her husband lived on a farm and raised two daughters. The country called her husband to serve; this young mother took on odd jobs to help ends meet. She was consistently writing & mailing many letters to her husband and her brothers, who were away serving our country. With her husband's encouragement, she later wrote many letters to soldiers during the Korean, Vietnam & Gulf Wars. She drove grain trucks, tractors, and raising pigs, turkeys, cattle, chickens, and a garden, all while keeping a spotless, organized home and yard. Being a hostess was another of her talents, their door was always open to family, with several family members living with (them) during rough times. She cared for her mother, mother in law and sister-in-law. Winnie visited them several times a week and did their laundry & shopping when they were in the XXXXXX Nursing home. Winnie was an extraordinary seamstress, turning feed sacks into clothing for her family. She made all of her daughters' clothes, a wedding dress for her brother's bride Nordeen, clothes for her granddaughter Jamye, tiny clothes for Barbies, dolls & repaired treasured stuffed animals. She pieced quilts out of fabric scraps, made square dance dresses for herself, and matching shirts for Dude. The family also enjoyed Winnie's excellent cooking. She cooked and canned and shared many things from her garden. Her pickles and pies were family favorites. "Granny" made her cookies with perfection so they could fit in Pringles cans. RIP Auntie