Connie Winkey

Connie Lee Winkey 1945-2011 CEDAR FALLS-Connie Lee Winkey, 65 of Cedar Falls, entered into Heaven on Friday, June 3, 2011 at her home in Cedar Falls of ovarian cancer. She was born October 22, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter of Robert and Georgianna Lindman Willbee. She attended elementary school in Des Moines and high school at Waverly-Shell Rock. She married Terry Alan Winkey on July 29, 1961 at the Methodist Church in Waverly. Connie will be remembered by everyone who knew her as the most beautiful person, both inside and out. Known for her ready smile she always found the best in everyone with never a bad word. Heaven just became a little better place. Connie worked at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. in Waterloo, retiring May 31, 2008, after 32 years of service. Survivors include: her husband; a daughter, Teri Lynn Winkey (Michelle) of Cedar Falls and son, Nick Alan Winkey of Honolulu, HI; four grandchildren, Brandon, Chase, Taylor and Tyler; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Jackson, Benton and Braxton. Her mother, Georgianna (Gene) Hallman of Waverly, a sister, Bonnie (Gerald) Sullivan of Odessa, MO; one brother, Robert Willbee of Carthage, NC and mother-in-law, Virginia Sorensen of Humboldt. Preceded in death by: her father, Robert Emerson Willbee, father-in-law, Darrel Winkey and Scooter and Scamp. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls, with burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Richardson Funeral Home in Cedar Falls. Connie leaves behind the love of her life, Terry and her family which she cherished. Life-long friends: Lynn Longseth, Linda Hanus, Shirley Waddle, Marilyn Luttinen, Kay Huff, and also her precious dog Mini. Memorial fund: A memorial has been established to be determined. When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years But start out bravely with a gallant smile; Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!