EDDA WEBB WINKLES

Edda Webb Winkles, 79, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Jimmy Dale Winkles, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 17, 2022. Her memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wise at 3:00 p.m.

Edda was born June 7, 1943 in Wise County, Virginia, daughter of the late Benjamin F. Webb and Odeyne Bolling Webb. Edda graduated from J.J. Kelly High School in Wise and received her Bachelor of Science from the former Clinch Valley College, now the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. She received her Masters in Education from Virginia Tech. Edda was a retired teacher from Norton Elementary School in Norton, Virginia.

In addition to her husband of 40 years, Edda is survived by her children, Patrick Couch (Rhonda) of Wise, Frederick Couch (Helga) of Parker, CO, and Laura Couch Hall (Karl) of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren, Maddison Couch Morris, Chelsea Wise Livingston, Angel Hall Stubing (John), Kevin Hall, and Finnley Wise; and three great-grandchildren, Adelai Matthies, Aiden Livingston, and John “Jack” Stubing III.

In addition to her parents, Edda is preceded in death by her step-son, John Winkles; and her parents-in-law, Homer and Marie Winkles.

Memorial donations may be made in Edda’s honor to Kids Central, Inc. Donations may be mailed to 5345 Esserville Road, Norton, VA 24273, and additional instructions can be found on their website at https://kidscentralinc.com/.

Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.