Funeral service for Nadine Rose Winters will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Lawton First Assembly with Rev. Don Barnes, pastor officiating.

Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.  The procession to the cemetery will depart from the funeral home at 8:15 a.m.

The family will greet friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the funeral home.

Nadine Rose Winters, age 88,  entered into Heaven on Thursday, the 21st of September at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Nadine was born on February 28, 1929 in Mangum, Ok to Carol and Linnie Banister. She grew up in Altus, Ok where she met and married the love of her life, John (J.W.) Winters, on June 1st, 1947. Together, they built a beautiful life and became long-time residents of Lawton, Ok. Nadine and J.W. had four daughters who were their pride and joy. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and she enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family. She was a wonderful, faithful Christian and attended Lawton First Assembly for many years where she served as a Missionette Leader and Coordinator, a Sunday school teacher, and a nursery volunteer. Nadine worked for many years at C.R. Anthony's where she won many awards for her outstanding work ethic. Nadine was a retired employee of Lawton Public Schools and always loved working with children. She also volunteered at Comanche County Memorial Hospital for several years. She always viewed her life as a beautiful adventure and truly made the most of every moment. She will be remembered by all who knew her as a kind, compassionate, and prayerful woman of God who touched countless lives.  She leaves behind a legacy of love and a tradition of faith that will be carried on by her family.

Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John (J.W.) Winters; her siblings Bobby Banister, JoAnne Ladd, Lois Aduddell, and Sonny Banister; and her sons-in-law Bob McConnell, and Jim Russell.

Nadine is survived by her daughters Judy McConnell of Des Moines, IA; Nita Russell of Lawton, OK; Diane Montgomery and her husband Jim of Lawton, OK; and Cheryl Tate and her husband Claudie of Lawton, OK, her grandchildren Amberly and Glenn Reynolds, Gentry and Kelly McConnell, Nathan and Laci Merritt, Dale and Kim Russell, Rob and Kelly Russell, Dawnell and Brandon Reese, Bradley and Julie Montgomery, Jeremy Montgomery and Amy Covington, Addam Tate, and Ashley and Daniel Ghrayyeb. She is also survived by 18 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Lawton Public Schools Food for Kids program 753 NW Fort Sill Blvd., Lawton, OK  73507.