Ethel Beatrice
Winters
September 18, 1940 - October 5, 2026
Ethel Beatrice Winters, 86, of Florence, passed away October 5, 2026. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 7 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Thursday in the chapel at noon with Dan Green officiating and burial following in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.
She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Helen Roberts (Thomas); brother, Mike Roberts; great-grandson, Billy Griffis; and honorary grandson, Justin Tatum.
Ethel is survived by her daughter, Lisa Rickard (Troy); sister-in-law, Patsy Roberts; grandchildren, Ethan Rickard (Jessica) and Emily Griffis (Branden); and great-grandchildren, Sonni Beth Griffis, Ross Rickard, and Lane Rickard; and special friend, JD Choat.
Ethel was a member of The Church of Christ.
Pallbearers are Troy Rickard, Ethan Rickard, Branden Griffis, Stephen Smith, Seth Moody, and Colt Abernathy.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Mann for years of exceptional care, fifth floor nurses at NAMC and Gentiva for their kindness, care, and compassion.
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3 Comments on “Ethel Beatrice Winters”
My heart is broken over the passing of my beautiful friend. Ethel is one that left the biggest imprint on my college life. Working with her and our “shenanigans” were the best! Thank you, Ethel for always loving and teaching me more than you will ever know. I will always love you.
Brenda Broadfoot
Dear Sister Winters’ family,
I’m sorry to read of your loved one’s passing, and may all find comfort in our Lord’s word during this time of sadness.
In John 11:23-26, “Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
The above scripture is a wonderful promise from our Lord Jesus, and those who have passed on are now in the care of our Lord God, who has shown his love for us through his Beloved Son.
God’s continued blessings be upon you all; your loved one’s reward is waiting.
We loved having her as our neighbor and getting to know her family. I wish everyone could have a neighbor like her. She was so welcoming when we moved next door and stayed that way with us the whole time. We love her and her family.