Winnie was a very special lady and will be missed by us all.

I met Winnie about twelve years ago at church, shortly after losing my husband to cancer. Soon we found we had lots of things in common since she had lost her husband to cancer some years before. We became close friends and after she gave up her driving privileges, I made sure she could continue to go to our "Circle Meetings" at church as long as she was able because she enjoyed them so much. We would go to lunch and sit and visit, sharing stories about our lives, raising our children, our hardships and our joys, which were very similar even though she was in New Jersey and I was in Tennessee. She was such a gracious lady, polite and caring, always smiling. She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Also a strong person as was evident the last several months while dealing with health issues. Our friendship has been a blessing to me and I'll miss so much, Winnie. May you rest in peace and I'll see you again one day.

It has been my privilege to serve as Winnie's pastor, and although it has only been for two short years, Winnie has left an indelible mark on my heart. She was always alert and extravagantly polite whenever I would visit and made a point of asking about my wife's health and our family. I wanted to say, "Winnie, I am here to take care of YOU!" but when it came to caring for others, she couldn't help herself. She was an absolute delight. The last two times I visited Winnie, I served her Holy Communion. She could no longer see well at all and had a hard time hearing what I was saying, but it was clearly a precious and holy moment for her. God bless you, Miss Winnie, as you rest now from a long, wonderful, and love-filled life. You are greatly missed here at Heritage United Methodist Church.

Miss Winnie was a bright spot anytime I had the pleasure of being around her. I especially enjoyed the Christmas Luncheon she hosted each year at Aberdeen Village. I'm blessed by having known her. Rest in peace, Miss Winnie.

I met Winnie at church when she first arrived in Kansas around 15 years ago. I’m actually not sure how long it’s been as I feel like I’ve always known her. Our first encounter was while I was attempting to coax my then 3-year-old son from crawling under the pews. She saw my struggle and simply smiled at him. He immediately sat down beside me like a little gentleman. As you can imagine we sat next to Winnie for over the next decade. We became best of friends and I visited with her weekly sharing a cup of tea and life’s events. Over the years we shared laughter until it hurt and cried tears of both joy and sadness. She was there for me with just the right words of support when my father passed away a couple of years ago. She was such a strong and intelligent woman. I know God moved Winnie from New Jersey to Kansas just so we could be friends. May God bless you Jeff, Jim and your families with fond memories of such a special person as your Mother. I will miss her so.

Jeff & Anjanette, So sad to read of you mother's passing! I remember her form her visits with you. At 99, no doubt she lived a full and fruitful life. May God bless you and comfort you at this time of loss! Jack & Wanda

40+ years ago after my then husband's service in Vietnam, we were stationed at Ft. Monmouth. My dad and granddad were both Ken Coyte's. We found out there was another Ken Coyte living nearby who was descended from another of the five brothers who left England to settle in New Jersey. Even though we were many generations removed Aunt Win and Uncle Ken, as we came to call them, invited us into their home and it quickly felt like going home. Aunt Win took me under her wing. She taught me how to make curtains which we made on her trundle sewing machine. What wonderful wholesome memories I have of the time I spent with her. Life happened and too quickly I let go of that bond I was developing with her. I often have regrets about that. Fortunately my mom, Mary Coyte, maintained contact with her. They were both good at that. I will, as ever, miss her and my sympathy goes out to Jeff and Jimmy and their families. Aunt Win was a wonderful caring woman.