Winifred M. Owens

Winnie is survived by her children, Stephen Owens (Irene), Timothy L. Goth-Owens (Judy), Jeffrey Owens (Mary Hunsche Bates), John Owens (Judy Franklin), Joyce Owens (Leslie Pat Kelly-Owens), Susan Barrett (Vincent), Nancy Owens (Nancy Lee), Michael Owens (Mellisa Franklin), Linda Owens (Mimi Ormerod), her siblings Rachel Wiltsey, Martin Moot, Justine Weller, David Moot, eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Blanche and Allen Moot and her siblings, Edward Moot, Genevieve Byers, Mary Koch and Majorie Moot.

Winnie was born on March 30, 1929 in Cuba, NY to Blanche and Allen Moot. She graduated from Cuba High school in 1945. She married James D. Owens (deceased in 2006) in 1948 and the couple migrated first to Ohio and then to Illinois, ultimately welcoming nine children into their lives. She relocated from Illinois to New Hudson township, NY in 1989 where she enjoyed many years of retirement in her hometown.

A prolific craftswoman, she enjoyed needlepoint, knitting and crocheting. Reading and music were also central to her life. She sang and played the organ in various church choirs for much of her adult life. On Friday nights you could find her engaged in low stakes poker games with friends and siblings many of whom also lived in the area. She possessed considerable wit and was known and loved by many who enjoyed her lively banter and sense of humor. She was extremely proud of her nine children and her grandchildren and their many accomplishments.

A memorial service is scheduled for December 2nd from noon-2pm at Moonwinks in Cuba, NY. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Winnie's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Oxfam America www.oxfamerica.org . Condolences can be sent to DignityMemorial.com The family would like to thank Ila Unfus of Belfast NY, and Home Sweet Home in Haslett, MI for their superb care.