Bertie Colleen Garrett Winkler, age 89, passed away on February 3, 2019. She is now with God and in no more pain. Mrs. Winkler was the daughter of the late Dewey and Bertie Cruce Garrett. Mrs. Winkler was the widow of the late John H. Winkler of Cleveland, GA. Survivors include her children; Gail McCormick of Charlotte, NC and JoAnna North of Snellville, GA ; surviving brothers; Bill Garrett and Donald Garrett. Sister, Carolyn Crane. Grandchildren: Megan McCormick Jones, Sean Michael McCormick (deceased), John M. North and Nicholas G. North. Great Grandchild: Michael Sean Jones
Colleen was retired from Bell South with over 30 years of service. She started out as a night time switchboard operator and move on to several different positions through the years. She was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Colleen retired to Cleveland, GA where she and her late husband had about 20 "pet" black angus cows, dogs, chickens, raised many vegetables and lots and lots of flowers. She loved to share her flowers and would happily give you some of whatever she was growing.
Visitation will be at Smith Memory Chapel Thursday 2-7-19 from 2pm to 4pm.
Funeral services will be held at Smith Memory Chapel Thursday 2-7-19 starting at 4pm.
Entombment will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, c/o Cemetery Fund, PO Box 3438, Cleveland, GA 30528. This beautiful church has been home to many generations of the family.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.
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