Mary Frances Tinsley Winfrey

1925 ∼ 2012

Mary Frances Tinsley Winfrey

Mary Frances Tinsley Winfrey, 87, of Bridge City passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church Bridge City. Graveside Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home in Bridge City.

Born in Bland Lake, Texas on March 28 1925, Mary was the daughter of Charles Monroe Tinsley and Ida Pearl Baggett Tinsley. She was a member of First Baptist Church Bridge City and the AT&T Retirees Pioneer Club. Mary enjoyed cooking and creating a loving home for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Ottist, Paul, Harold and Jack Tinsley; and four sisters, Gussie Anderson, Ruth Dearing, Joyce Bellow and Betty Breitkruez.

Mary is survived by her husband, Orville C. Winfrey of Bridge City; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Elbert Chamblee of Bridge City; and son, Glen Winfrey of Onalaska.

She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Christopher Winfrey of Maryland, Nick Winfrey and wife, Jackie of Colorado and Doug Winfrey and wife, Ann of Colorado; two great-grandchildren, Brinley and Kayleigh Winfrey of Colorado; and best friend, Paula Hamner Alford.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Chris Winfrey, Nick Winfrey, Doug Winfrey, William Paul Tinsley, Ronnie Anderson and Mike Guillot.

Condolences

Anonymous September 26, 2012
I was so blessed to have have met the Winfreys. I know heaven was enhanced with her beauty and smile.##imported-begin##angela honeycutt##imported-end##
Anonymous September 25, 2012
To the Winfrey & Tinsley families - so sorry about the loss of Mrs Mary Frances. Was able to visit with her at the request of Bill Tinsley attends The Anchor. Know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Dee Phillips, Outreach Minister - The Anchor Churc##imported-begin##Dee Phillips##imported-end##
Anonymous September 24, 2012
Rest in Peace, Aunt Frances.##imported-begin##Jason Nicks##imported-end##
Anonymous September 24, 2012
May GOD KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS AND GAURD YOUR HEARTS.##imported-begin##Pastor Louis R Hebert##imported-end##
Anonymous September 24, 2012
My Dear Sweet Mary Francis, You will forever live in my mind and in my Heart!!! Your sincere joy truly touched the lives of my entire family. I have such fond memories of our crazy times together. I will never forget you. Love, Rene##imported-begin##Rene Walker-Sanchez##imported-end##
Anonymous September 24, 2012
Diane & family, May the Lord comfort you all. Sincere condolences,##imported-begin##former students of Hatton E.##imported-end##