Mrs. Julie Ann Wininger, 61 of Benton, KY died on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and worked as an instructor for children with special needs at Central Elementary School in Draffenville, KY.
It’s truly hard to find just one word that describes Julie. She was so many. Loving, funny, caring, faithful, dependable, giving, selfless, angelic yet unforgettable. She possessed a true servant’s heart, and lived a tireless christian example. Known for her ease in frequent conversation with even total strangers in which she never met not one. She earned the respect of everyone who encountered her. Wherever she went she saw someone she knew. She was unselfish and a hard worker with a marvelous memory. She remembered every students’ names by heart. If she saw 100 out in the street, she could call each one by name.
Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith. Fondly remembered by big hugs, infamous vocabulary such as her “Whoop Whoops” but mostly her undying love for for family, friends and Jesus Christ.
Surviving are her husband of 44 yeras, Ronnie Wininger of Benton, KY, father, Joseph R. Cirrito of Benton, KY, son, Ronnie Wininger, Jr. wife Brandy of Calvert City, KY, daughter, Misty Croley of Calvert City, KY, son-in-law, Josh Croley of Calvert City, KY, brothers, Michael Cirrito wife Lori of Symsonia, KY, Shawn Cirrito wife Krystal of Benton, KY, and grandchildren, Ronnie Wininger III, Shayla Wininger, Silas Wininger, Jasmine Croley and Deegan Croley.
A Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Collier Funeral Home located at 211 West 5th Benton, KY 42025 with Rev. Matt Grimes and Rev. Mike Farmer officiating.
Interment will follow in Calvert City Cemetery, Calvert City, KY.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, KY.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana, Inc.500 South First St. Louisville, KY 40202.