Governor William Forrest Winter Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Governor William Forrest Winter (Ridgeland, Mississippi), who passed away at the age of 97, on December 18, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Governor William Forrest Winter to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Elise Varner Winter; his daughters, Anne Winter, Lele Gillespie and Eleanor Winter; his grandchildren, Dr. Winter Williams, Dr. Zach Williams, Ty Gillespie, Caroline Gillespie and Grace Gillespie; and his parents, William Aylmer Winter and Inez Parker Winter. He was also cherished by five great grandchildren.

Contributions in Winter's memory can be made to the William Winter Education Fund, FMH, P. O. Box 571, Jackson, MS 39205. A memorial service will be held once the dangers from COVID-19 abate and it is safe to gather for a service.

Governor Winter was the son of William Aylmer Winter, who served in the Mississippi Legislature, and Inez Parker Winter, a devoted Grenada County school teacher.Memorial contributions can be made to the Foundation for Mississippi History.