Mary Winkleman was born Aug. 23, 1951 in Harrisburg to John Lyman Schork and Lida Mae "Torchy" Schork. She was welcomed into the eternal embrace of her savior on July 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
She married David Ewell Winkleman on Jan. 26, 1973. The couple made Harrisburg their home for their entire lives. Mary worked in a variety of jobs around Harrisburg. Many recall buying their engagement ring or class ring from her as she and David ran Winkleman's Jewelry.
Later she worked for several years at IYC and Shawnee Corrections in Vienna where she was adored by her co-workers.
Her primary vocation, however, was always as a devoted mother to her sons Matt and Chris. Through countless baseball games, concerts and other activities, she was a constant presence of support.
All of this was driven by her love for Jesus, whom she served faithfully throughout her life, most recently as a member of First Baptist Church in Harrisburg where she taught children's Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, volunteered at Chossier's Kitchen and worshipped faithfully.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lida "Torchy" Schork and a brother, John Matthew, who died in infancy.
She is survived by her husband David; sons, Matt (Laura) Winkleman and Chris (Laura) Winkleman; a sister, Melanie (Ed) Bradley; 10 grandchildren who are her pride and joy: Samuel David Winkleman, Sophia Nicole Winkleman, Isaac Thomas Winkleman, Luke Fischer Winkleman, Mary Elizabeth Winkleman, Sarah Grace Winkleman, Lilli Kate Winkleman, Noah Christopher Winkleman, Asher Matthew Winkleman and Matthew Boaz Winkleman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mary Winkleman will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg. The Rev. Joe Thompson and the Rev. Dylan Luce will officiate and burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lottie Moon and envelopes will be available at the church. Condolences may be left on her obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.
