Julia Work Winner

Julia Work Winner, 89, of Circleville, died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Pickaway Manor Assisted Living facility. Born on June 6, 1925 in Circleville, she was the only child of Joseph Burrett and Esther Davidson Work.

She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church, member of the Pickaway County Historical Society and a 1943 graduate of Circleville High School. During World War II, Julia worked at the ration board and later worked at the Pickaway County Recorder’s office. She and her husband Marshall built a successful business in the auto parts industry (Circle and Ross Auto Parts). She also invested much of her time to support the activities of her family and was a board member for Pickaway County Hands for the Disabled.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Marshall W. Winner, Sr.

Julia is survived by three sons: Marshall Wayne Winner, Jr. (Debbie Williams), Joseph Charles (Kathy) Winner and Walter David (Hilda) Winner; 6 grandchildren: Marshall Wayne (Kirsty) Winner III, Kate E. Winner, Kelly C. Winner, William E. Winner, Benjamin D. (Jennifer) Winner and C. Grace Winner; 2 great-grandchildren, Cecily I. and Charles M. Winner. She is also survived by sister-in-law and brother-in-law James B. and Thelma Trimmer; five nieces and nephews, including niece, Linda S. Trimmer; and special friend, Chris Robinson.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 23, at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home with Pastor Martin P. Francis officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 22, at the funeral home.

The family wants to thank the wonderful staff at Pickaway Manor Assisted Living for all of their love and caring. Julia will be missed by all who knew and loved her, most especially her family, for her strength, loyalty and generosity.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pickaway County Hands for the Disabled, 210 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113 or the Pickaway County Historical Society, 210 N. Court St., Circleville.