Nellie Jean Winkley's Obituary
Nellie Jean Winkley, age 56, of Pinckneyville, IL passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. in her home. Nellie was born June 28, 1951 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter of Leo Hartley and Grace (Flare) Swallers. On November 3, 1968, she married Roy Winkley in Warton, TX and he survives. Nellie worked as a waitress. Survivors include her mother, husband, one son: Tim (Bonnie Mendoza) Winkley of San Marcos, TX, one daughter: Tracy Ellis of Pinckneyville, IL, two sisters: Addie Swallers of Pinckneyville, IL, Dixie Lee (Terry) Atteberry of Pinckneyville, IL, two step-sisters: Betty Jean (Brett) Newell of LaSalle, IL, Sophia Ann Swallers of LaSalle, IL two step-brothers: Robert Edward (Jetta) Swallers of Spring Valley, IL, Leo Hartley (Erika) Swallers Jr. of Cedar Point, IL, and four grandchildren: Matthew Winkley, Pinckneyville, IL, Arturo Jimenez, Daniel Jimenez, and Adrian Jimenez, all of San Marcos, TX. She was preceded by her father and brother: Roy Swallers. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
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