Pamela Kay Winkler November 26, 1957 - December 22, 2009 Pamela Kay Winkler, 52, of Grand Avenue in Columbus, Indiana, formerly of Lambertville, Mich., died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Pamela enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She also loved music, singing, dancing, photography, and crafts. Pamela loved animals espe-cially her dog Harley. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Our mom had an amazing heart, she was very friendly, loved everyone, and would help anyone in need. Through the toughest storms she remained strong, optimistic, always had a smile, and would love to make others smile. Her kindness to others is immeasurable. She was very trusting and found good in all people, even in those who were intentionally harming her. Our mother was beautiful inside and out she will be greatly missed. We were lucky to have such an amazing person for a mom. We would like to give a special thanks to Tisha who helped my mom in her darkest days. Pamela was born November 26, 1957, in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of David F. Hessler and Doris Hessler Parson. Survivors include daughters, Kimberly Kayleen Pratt of Toledo, Ohio and Kristy Lynn (Terry) Copic of Berkey, Ohio; a son, Frank Jacob Winkler III of Seymour, Ind; a stepdaughter, Tammy (John) Winkler-Pandi of Toledo, Ohio; and grandchildren, Marcades Pratt, 15, Mariah Brock, 13, Samantha Copic, 11, Alec Alvarez, 5 and Lila Copic, 1. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Devin Jordan Alvarez; and a brother, Charles Edward Perdue Jr. Funeral Information FUNERAL: A private funeral service will be Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Coleman officiating. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pamela Kay Winkler Memorial Fund through the funeral home. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home

Pamela Kay Winkler November 26, 1957 - December 22, 2009 Pamela Kay Winkler, 52, of Grand Avenue in Columbus, Indiana, formerly of Lambertville, Mich., died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Pamela enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She also loved music, singing, dancing, photography, and crafts. Pamela loved animals espe-cially her dog Harley. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Our mom had an amazing heart, she was very friendly, loved everyone, and would help anyone in need. Through the toughest storms she remained strong, optimistic, always had a smile, and would love to make others smile. Her kindness to others is immeasurable. She was very trusting and found good in all people, even in those who were intentionally harming her. Our mother was beautiful inside and out she will be greatly missed. We were lucky to have such an amazing person for a mom. We would like to give a special thanks to Tisha who helped my mom in her darkest days. Pamela was born November 26, 1957, in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of David F. Hessler and Doris Hessler Parson. Survivors include daughters, Kimberly Kayleen Pratt of Toledo, Ohio and Kristy Lynn (Terry) Copic of Berkey, Ohio; a son, Frank Jacob Winkler III of Seymour, Ind; a stepdaughter, Tammy (John) Winkler-Pandi of Toledo, Ohio; and grandchildren, Marcades Pratt, 15, Mariah Brock, 13, Samantha Copic, 11, Alec Alvarez, 5 and Lila Copic, 1. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Devin Jordan Alvarez; and a brother, Charles Edward Perdue Jr. Funeral Information FUNERAL: A private funeral service will be Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Coleman officiating. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pamela Kay Winkler Memorial Fund through the funeral home. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home