Mary Elizabeth Mcconnell Winn

Mary Elizabeth McConnell Winn, 62, of Due West, wife of Scott Winn, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. A life-long resident of Abbeville County, Mrs. Winn was born September 9, 1951, to the late Vera Anderson McConnell and the late Grover Lee (Mac) McConnell. Mrs. Winn worked at Erskine College, The Commercial Bank and as the office secretary at Dixie High School for over 20 years. She participated in many activities and touched the lives of countless students. As a gesture of respect and appreciation, Mrs. Winn was called 'Winnie' by the students who loved her as much as she loved them. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Scott Winn; three sisters, Emily McConnell of CA, Linda Lawrence (Harold) of GA, and Betty Parks (John) of SC; two nieces, four nephews and four great-nieces. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home. Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Winn will be 4:00PM Friday, May 9, 2014 in Greenwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Harold Lawrence officiating. The family extends their gratitude and appreciation for the love and care expressed by so many people, especially the community of Due West. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request all memorials in memory of Mrs. Winn be made to the Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Winn family.