Barbara J. (Ray) Wininger, 90, passed away at her Washington residence during the evening of May 1, 2025. Her family was by her side. She was born in Washington on September 27, 1934, the daughter of Leonard and Alma (Fields) Ray. On January 5, 1952, Barbara married Robert "Bob" Wininger and together they made a loving home for themselves and their daughters.

A devoted member of our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Barbara was educated in the Washington Catholic Schools. She was steadfast in her Catholic faith and cherished the time she spent in prayer and worship. Barbara was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. What she treasured in life was her faith and her family. Barbara was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella.

Those who now mourn Barbara's passing include her husband of seventy-three years, Bob Wininger; daughters: Christina (Joe) Hauser of Washington, Diana (Mike) McLemore of Washington, Elaine (John) Risch of Washington; grandchildren: Travis Walls, Mindy Kenworthy, Craig Smolek, Shalane Kinder, and Cory McLemore. Barbara also leaves ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters: Ellen Bacon of Washington, Donna McKinney of Washington, and Phyllis Ochs of Montgomery.

During her lifetime, Barbara grieved the loss of her parents, Leonard and Alma Ray; infant son, Timothy Louis Wininger; and brother, Ernie Ray.

Visitation for Barbara Wininger will be Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:00-4:00 pm, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana. The Daughters of Isabella will present their honor program at 2:00 pm.

After visitation, family and friends are invited to share in the Celebration of Life, which will begin at 4:00 pm, also at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary. Yvonne Evans will be the speaker and facilitator.

Burial will be at a later date.

Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Barbara Wininger.

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