OBITUARY

Winnie Beasley

January 23, 1947 – April 22, 2014
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BEASLEY, Winifred "Winnie" Elaine Wintz, 67, passed away on April 22, 2014 at the Hospice Wing of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL. She fought a three year battle with colon cancer with courage, grace and dignity. She was born on January 23, 1947 in Palatka, FL, to Landry and Aliff (Rich) Wintz. The second of five children, she grew up in Jacksonville, FL, where she attended Fishweir Elementary, Lake Shore Junior High, and was voted “Most School Spirit” and a Warrior Cheerleader. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, Class of 1965. She loved being a “Lee High Girl” and enjoyed the annual “Powder Blue” reunions. She was baptized in the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church for many years. She began her career as a secretary for the Duval Area Planning Board from 1965 through 1969. She then married and moved to Hawaii, where she was the secretary to the project manager of the Honolulu Paper Company form 1970 through 1973. Upon moving back to Jacksonville in 1973, she was employed as the secretary to Vice-President of Farmbest Dairy, Inc., Jacksonville, FL from 1973 through 1976. In 1976 she began working in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Jacksonville, FL as a secretary/stenographer until 1981. In 1981 she became the secretary and later the courtroom deputy to a Federal Judge. She retired October 2006 after 30 years of Federal service. She made many dear friends while working there, all of whom speak very highly of her and many stated “she was the nicest person they ever met.” She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and the “light of her life” – her only grandchild, Ryan, her “Doodlebug.” She loved spending time at her lake house in Keystone Heights, FL going to Jaguar games – season ticket holder – and collecting antique Jacksonville post cards. She was an avid Jimmy Buffett fan and enjoyed watching “Jeopardy” nightly. She enjoyed traveling and living life to the fullest. She was a beautiful woman inside and out, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Landry and Aliff Wintz. She is lovingly remembered and survived by her only child, Brenda Beasley Prindiville (Richard), Jacksonville, FL, grandson Ryan Prindiville and loving companion of 27 years, Michael Foster. Sisters, Penny Spears (Claude), Young Harris, GA, Janie Earle (Neil), Bonnie Sealey and brother Tim Wintz (Charlotte) all of Jacksonville, FL and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Winnie’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, followed by a gathering of friends and family in the banquet hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1430 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Please specify colon cancer and indicate in Winnie Beasley’s memory. Our family would like to thank North Florida Cancer Specialist Dr. Uni Thomas and staff and North Florida Community Hospice for taking such good care of our wonderful Winnie.

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June 8, 2014

So sorry to hear of Winnie's passing...our prayers are with her family...Jim & Becky Stalvey

May 11, 2014

To Brenda, Mike and Family,
I was friends with Winnie for 60 years. So many good times and memories. I will miss her in curable laugh, her kind spirit and her friendship. But most of all I will miss her deeply. May God be with her, as I will I will be whispering her name daily.
love, Elaine Massouh Watson

Debbie Lee-Clark

May 10, 2014

The brightest eyes. The widest smile. An encouraging word. A sympathetic ear. My cherished friend. Winnie, this world's loss is heaven's gain. May you soar now on angels' wings. With loving thoughts,

Willie DOUGLAS

May 10, 2014

Worked in the Court system for 30 years. Winnie was such a pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.


Willie Douglas

Neill McArthur

May 10, 2014

I met Winnie at Lee High School. She was a great friend with a wonderful personality and sense of humor. Later, I was fortunate to be reacquainted with her in the mid 1970's. I was truly surprised and saddened to read of her passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

May 10, 2014

At this time of Sorrow and Loss,Our thoughts and prayers are sent to Your Family.We hope you find comfort in all of the cherished Memories of the Love and Time You shared with Winnie.They will always be there for You to keep.Be at peace with the knowledge that through the Power and Grace of God,Winnie's beautiful Spirit lives forever in Her Light and In Her Love.The Kelly Family

Joseph Kyle

May 9, 2014

My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your loving Family, Brenda. Winnie was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed by all. Be Strong, take care, and we love ya Friend. Joseph Kyle

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May 8, 2014

Brenda, Penny, Janie, Bonnie and Tim. I am so honored, privileged and blessed to have had your amazing mother and sister as my best friend my entire life. At times I miss her so much it is difficult to breathe, but knowing she is in my heart brings me comfort. I am so very sorry for your loss. Love, Dena

Matral Hallbrook

May 7, 2014

Winnie was such a beautiful kind lady. Have many wonderful memories of her sweet smile. Thoughts and prayers for her family. God Bless.

Carol Holliman

May 7, 2014

My prayers and love are with you and all your family. I loved Winnie and she will truly be missed by all. Carol and Ray Holliman

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Jacksonville, FL
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