Mary Elizabeth Winchester

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Mary Elizabeth Winchester, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home, peacefully in her sleep.

She was born September 13, 1936 in Cape Girardeau County, to Floyd and Amy McNeely Bond.

She and Bob Winchester were married December 29, 1957 at Foursquare Gospel Church in Cape Girardeau.

Mary Elizabeth was a 1957 graduate of College High School.

She worked for Weight Watchers in Poplar Bluff for 10 years.

She was a member of Assembly of God in Poplar Bluff. She was very involved in her church which included teaching Sunday School. She was also an active volunteer in the community.

Survivors include her husband, Rev. Bob Winchester of Poplar Bluff; two daughters, Stephanie (Steve) Hardesty of Perryville, Mo. and Beth (Darin) Wadley of Cape Girardeau; one son, Randy (Nancy) Winchester of Springfield, Ill.; two sisters, Linda Townsend of Jacksonville, Fla. and Brenda (Ned) Doza of Jackson, Mo.; one brother, Tommy Bond; five grandchildren, Drew and Summer Wadley and Sienna, Chase (Kayla) and Mariah Winchester; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Craig Winchester; and three siblings, Bill, Ada and Shirley.

Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, February 11 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, February 11 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Ronnie Winchester officiating.

Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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