Obituary of Marjorie Lee VanWinkle

Funeral services for Marjorie Lee VanWinkle, 84 of Arp, are scheduled for 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Ron Klingsick officiating. Burial will be at Elkins Cemetery, Arp under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mrs. VanWinkle passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Tyler, Texas. She was born on July 1, 1931 in Smith County, Texas to Johnny H. Lee and Virgelene Pritchett Lee. Mrs. VanWinkle was a member of the Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed sewing quilts for family and friends as well as painting. Mrs. VanWinkle had a passion for traveling and was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. VanWinkle was preceded in death by son, Thomas Crumpler, Parents and husband E.B. “Rip” VanWinkle. Survivors include: 2 daughters, Teresia Mayo and husband Jerry of Tyler, Olivia Duffey and husband Billy of Houston; 6 grandchildren, Stephanie Mayo of Tyler, Jennifer and husband Eric Nichols of Arp, Jonathan and wife Kelli Mayo of Tyler, Chris and wife Rachel Duffey of Naples, Italy, Josh and wife Amanda Duffey of Crosby, Jacob Duffey of San Antonio. Mrs. VanWinkle also had seven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Jacob Duffey, Josh Duffey, Chris Duffey, Eric Nichols and Jonathan Mayo. The family will receive friends and loved ones at the Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, July 7, 2015.