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Mrs. Ella Ree Alford Winford

Passed 03/27/2023

Obituary For Mrs. Ella Ree Alford Winford

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Ree Alford Winford will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 12 noon in New Cannon Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center. Rev. Carlos Wilson will officiate.

Mrs. Winford, 56, had been employed as a Librarian with Meridian/Lauderdale County Public Library until she moved to Hattiesburg. She leaves to cherish her memories, 2 sons, Eric (Brittany) Scott and Leo Winford, Jr both of Atlanta, GA; 2 daughters, Sonia (Lee) Edwards of Wiggins, MS and Lakelli (Izaiah) Wright of Hattiesburg, MS; 6 brothers, Willie Alford, Eddie Alford and Jerry Alford of Meridian; Jimmie Alford of Miami, FL and Le Marcus Alford of Yantley, AL; 1 sister, Lillie Griggs of Meridian, MS, 1 grandchild and a host of other relatives, friends and community.

Viewing will be held the same day from 10-12 noon funeral time.. Burial will be in Zion Hill CME Cemetery in the Sandflat Community. Enterprise Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.


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Karen T Kelsey sent Traditional Floor Basket for Mrs. Ella Ree Alford Winford - April 06, 2023

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Deepest sympathy to the Alford and Winford family. Ell Ree was a beautiful person to love and know, had such a beautiful smile when you see her. She will truly be missed. Andrew Emerson Sr and Family

Ella was my cousin, and we had been very close friends since we were 7. My heart broke when I received the call informing me of her passing. Over the years, we have shared many experiences and supported each other through whatever life has put before us. I remember being 7 or 8 and playing at my grandmother's house on the steps or under the trees in front of her house. We used to sit and make mud pies and talk about what our lives would be like when we grew up. We spent hours on the phone talking when we were teenagers, and we would talk until our mothers made us get off the phone. We share secrets that we dare not tell anyone else.

It is with teary eyes that I recall us talking about jobs that we wanted and places that we wanted to live. I remember thinking thirty was very old, and we could not imagine our lives after thirty. However, after turning thirty, our kids played together and took turns sleeping at each other's houses. As we grew older, she moved away, and our jobs and daily routines made our daily phone calls turn into calls every couple of months or simple text messages. No matter how long the time between phone calls, our love and laughter were still there, as though we had not missed one day of conversation. Even though she is gone, my love for her will always remain. I will love Ella and miss her; my heart will be broken forever.

Worked with Ella at the library where we shared a lot of laughter. Condolences and prayers for the family

Ella was a wonderful friend. She is already missed. Prayers for the family's comfort and peace.

My condolences to the family! 🙏🏽

Worked with Ella for many years. So many memories. God bless her and her family

My condolences to the family! Ella was a childhood friend! From Dora

My condolences to the family! Ella was a childhood friend!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Enterprise Funeral Home | Meridian, MS

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