of Conway, AR
September 17, 1931 - December 2, 2025
Freedia Mae Winter, 94, of Conway went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born September 17, 1931 in Conway, AR to the late Jefferson Davis ''Bill'' Avra and Audra Fortner Avra. Freedia was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lewis Winter, daughter, Lisa Winter and son, Eddie Winter.
Freedia is survived by one son, Mike Winter (Cyndi); granddaughter, Alison Joiner (Kevin); grandsons, Zach Wyatt (Callie) and Adam Winter (Ashlyn); three great-grandchildren, Lily, Harrison and Rory and numerous extended family and friends.
Freedia was a longtime member of the First Church of The Nazarene in Conway and was employed for over 30 years as a secretary with Hendrix College. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. Most of all she enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren's activities. Freedia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A graveside service will be held on Friday at 2pm, December 5, 2025 at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
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11 Condolence(s)
Jeanne R Parker
Monday, January 5, 2026
So sorry to hear about Freedia. Her and Lewis where such a big part of the Conway community and will be missed.
Pam Sellers
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Mike , me and my family are so very sorry for your loss. We'er
Praying and willl continue to pray for you for peace and healing and God wraps his hands around you and help guide you Through this tough time your going through.
I always loved seeing your mom and dad . They always had such calming smiles that would light up the room and we're great people and nice to everyone they met or talked to. My moom adored them
Sandy Evatt
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Such a sweet lady, a joy to be around I heard later that she gave me a recommendation before I was hired at Hendrix. She cared about all the employees and could find what you needed in her closet. It took a whole team to do what she did. One of a kind
Ray & Nancy Moix
Friday, December 5, 2025
We have such good memories of being with Lewis & Freedia on the bleachers at the baseball field. From Buddy league on up watching/coaching Jeff and Mike's team. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alvin & Freda Bradford
Friday, December 5, 2025
Mike, Cyndi & family, we're sorry for your loss. We've enjoyed living by your mother for the last three years. We're going to miss her so much.
Our deepest sympathy,
Alvin and Freda Bradford
TimMike Starkey
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Mike sorry for your loss I wil keep you and your family in my praers
Mary Ellen Kordsmeier
Thursday, December 4, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your mom. 2025 hasn't been good to your family this year, first Eddie and now your mom. I'm so very sorry for.
Brenda Sue McClain
Thursday, December 4, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Randy Nokes
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Mike,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Such a Sweet and Kind lady who will be missed here on Earth, But Heaven gained a Spiritual Giant. Prayers for your Family.
Allen Lipsmeyer
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Sorry for your loss Mike. You had great parents lots of good memories of them.
james E mullenax
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Sorry for your loss.
Prayers for the family.
James Mullenax