Fayrene Ruth Winsett, 85, of Mesquite, passed away on April 16th. She was born on April 6, 1934 in Winnsboro, Texas, the daughter of Hugh Garland Durrett & Birta Leona Whitehead. She spoke fondly of her rural childhood in the Piney Woods despite the hardships of the Great Depression.
She raised three daughters, often working multiple jobs at once, eventually buying a house in Mesquite, which she lived in for more than 50 years, until her death.
She was fortunate to meet the love of her life, Glen Winsett, whom she married in 1969.
After a long career with the US Army Corps of Engineers as a diamond tool specialist, she retired and spent her remaining years spoiling her grandchildren and watching old Westerns and comedies. She will be fondly remembered for her quick wit, warm sense of humor, and joyous laugh.
She was preceded in death by her brother Floyd Durrett, her husband Glen, and her daughter Linda Smith.
She is survived by her sisters LeFurne Adams and Iva Lou Lopez; her brother-in-law Albert Lopez; her daughters Ruthine Liebman and Melody Monaco; her sons-in-law Richard Liebman and Tom Monaco; her grandchildren Sherry Willits, Jeremy and Matthew Liebman, & Thomas Smith III; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be held at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Rd on Monday, April 22nd at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Family Place.
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