Mildred M. Winchester
January 17, 1929 ~ April 14, 2023
Mildred M. Winchester, 94, of Edinburgh, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. Mildred was born in Shelbyville, IN on January 17, 1929 to Otis and Minnie Totten Nigh. She married Garnett L. Winchester on May 17, 1952.
Mildred graduated from Moral Township High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. She taught 3rd grade at Edinburgh Elementary School and then retired from Arvin Industries. Her faith was very important to her, she was a proud member of Old Union Christian Church for over 70 years. Mildred was a member of Ladies Aid and Home Economics Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, reading, sewing, gardening and most of all spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Boston officiating. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Friday. Mildred will be laid to rest beside her husband Garnett at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Research Foundation in memory of Mildred.
Survivors include her son, Michael L. Winchester of Columbus, IN; daughter, Diane E. Maupin of Centerville, OH; brother, William Nigh of Hollywood, FL; grandchildren, Travis Winchester, Michelle Hepfer, Brent (Hope) Maupin, Brian (Nicole) Maupin, Emily (David) Brown and Bradley Maupin; great grandchildren, Wolfric Maupin, Elizabeth Maupin, Kara Maupin, Harrison Brown, Mattox Hepfer and Daisy Brown.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Minnie Nigh; husband, Garnett L. Winchester on January 31, 2019; daughter, Cheryl S. Winchester; brother, Robert Nigh; sister, Helen Lawrence; son-in-law, Gregory Maupin and daughter-in-law, Sandra Winchester.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet.
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Mike and Diane…deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Mid. Heaven has an amazing angel and Uncle Garnett had his soulmate. Our thoughts are with you. Ray, Cathy and Will
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Mid was a dear dear friend from the time she started work at Arvin and has remained so through our years of retirement. She helped me through the loss of a young grandson as she knew the terrible pain the loss of a child inflicted. Her faith and quiet demeanor inspired me to be a better person. My heart hurts that I cannot be there to offer my condolences to your family and say a final goodby to her. My flight leaves at 9:00 am Friday morning so I am unable to be there in person. I know she is in a better place as I never heard her make a derogatory remark about anyone in all the years I knew her. I loved her and will miss her beyond measure. Bonnie
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So very sorry for your loss,she was so sweet ,she would talk to mom alot. Ruth Smith alot,and your Milderd,and your dad was really nice ! So vey sorry I missed that she had gone. She was so kind , Love Dana ,smith Hodson