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Winona Gullett Obituary
Dec 6, 1949 - Mar 6, 2023
Norwalk
Winona Sue "Winnie" Gullett, 73, of Norwalk, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Laurels of New London after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her family and received her angel wings while her favorite song, "Over the Rainbow" was playing.
Winnie was born Dec. 6, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois to Edsel and Doris (Allabaugh) Gullett, who preceded her in death.
Winnie graduated from Willard High School in 1967 and retired from Midwest Industries.
Winnie was an amazing cook. She loved whipping up favorite dishes for her friends and family. A few of these dishes include her famous coconut cream pie, custard, city chicken, enchiladas, pistachio pudding cake, and fried chicken, just to name a few. She had a green thumb and could make anything grow. Her flowers and plants flourished under her TLC.
She absolutely loved to dance. She was known to kick up her heels and start dancing no matter where she was. She was an excellent clogger and took lessons for several years. Most of all, she was a lover of all animals and adopted many rescues throughout the years. She had goats, sheep, dogs, and cats. She truly loved each of them and spoiled them greatly.
Winnie is survived by two children, Faye (Todd) Sterling of Westerville and J. Scott (Tracey) Bradley of Bel Air, Maryland; four beloved grandchildren, Alex, Abby, Addison, and Cooper; wonderful canine companion, Lulu; five sisters, D'Aunn, Sis, Claudette, Mickey, and Karen; many nieces and nephews; best friends, Dianne and Linda; and neighbors, Dee and Paul.
Winnie made the courageous decision to donate her body to Ohio State University College of Medicine.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Many thanks to Southern Care Hospice and Laurels of New London for their kind and compassionate care of Winnie and her family.
If you would like to do something to honor Winnie, please support your local SPCA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Winona Gullett
Tony Schaefer
April 11, 2023
She was a great lady. I was honored enough to meet her driving her to her cancer treatments. So told some great story. She will be missed by many.
Gordon and Penny Mastron Howell
April 3, 2023
Winnie I have known you and Claudette since our high school days. Such sweet girls and good friends. I was sad to see cancer took another angel.Our youngest daughter is in heaven with you. I know you two will dance in the sky. You will be missed
Wanda Myers
March 13, 2023
I'm so sad to hear that Winnie passed away . She always had a smile when we would run into each other . My heart goes out to the family . Sad day for them all .
Gerri
March 12, 2023
Condolences to all of her family, I knew all the girls and Winnie always had a smile on her face. May the Lord keep you all wrapped in his arms. God Bless
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Joni Polachek
March 12, 2023
So very sorry for your loss
Joe and Sue Ditz
March 12, 2023
Prayers for for Winnie´s family. Joe and I graduated with her and I stamped with her when she and Karen had the Stamp Depot. She was dun, caring and loving.
Jim & Elaine Ganni
March 12, 2023
Prayers, for the family........
Paul Myers
March 8, 2023
Winnie was a very kind person and would do anything to help out. She always had a smile on her face and a helping hand if needed. She will be dearly missed by myself and Dee. We lost a very very special person. Please watch over us from Heaven and go fishing with Ed. Rest in peace our dear dear Winnie. Until we meet again!!!
Francine (Doan) Smith
March 7, 2023
Sis keeping you and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. So shocked to hear that Winnie had been so sick. Went to school with Winnie and she was always so full of energy and always had a smile on her face. May you be blessed with that energy, smile, and all cherished memories made especially on those difficult moments.
Brenda Schuller-Daniel
March 7, 2023
My deepest condolences. I wish everyone knew the spunky, fun , colorful, funny, straight-talking Winnie that I knew. I will greatly miss her generous smile and unconditional acceptance.
Scott
March 7, 2023
I love you so much Mom, I will miss you dearly
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