Maxine McMinn Winfield, 96, passed away on December 16, 2023. She was born in Sturgis, Mississippi, on January 20, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Adler Winfield, Jr.
Mrs. Winfield was devoted to her family and provided a shining light of how to be a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and business woman. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, (especially vegetables from her garden) and baking (delicious Christmas fruitcakes, fresh coconut cakes, and fudge) for her family. She loved sewing for her daughters and granddaughters - gifting each of her daughters, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with sequin and bead Christmas stockings. In later years, she enjoyed spending hours reading novels, bird watching, working crossword puzzles, and enjoying coffee while visiting with friends. She loved the holidays and spending time with her family all year round. Mrs. Winfield was a member of Ackerman Baptist Church as well as Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church while living in Houston, Texas. While her daughters were growing up, she taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and was a member of the women's group at church. From 1970-1990, she owned and operated the Style Shop on Main Street in Ackerman where she enjoyed helping ladies with fashion.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia and her fiance Tommy of Starkville and Jan of Houston, Texas. She will be missed by four grandchildren, Alicia and her husband Collin; Alison and her husband Chris; Colleen and her husband Leigh; and Joseph and Sarah. Her six great-grandchildren, Olivia, Christopher, Clayton, Hunter, Adler, and Camille will miss her hugs, laughter, and love. She leaves behind her brother Malcolm of Oxford and a sister-in-law Beverly of Houston. Sisters Mary Ellen, Marie, and Martha Nell, along with brother M.D. preceded her in death.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 29th@ 2:00 pm.
The family suggests memorials be made to Ackerman Baptist Church, PO Box 277, Ackerman, Mississippi.