Mrs. Wingate passed away July 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born on July 10, 1943 in Leesville to Roy and Mary Beatrice Hall. She worked for the Vernon Parish School Board as a School Secretary at West Leesville Elementary where she retired after 24 years of service. Her time in this role was meaningful and fulfilling.
Mrs. Wingate had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Over the years, she had become very involved in church life and could be found in the Prayer Room weekly. She also dedicated her time to teaching various Sunday School classes.
She was a prized homemaker known for her cooking and baked goods. She was a beautiful, sweet spirit that loved the Lord and her family. She was always mindful to the needs of others and kind by nature.
Mrs. Wingate was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter N. Jeane and Horace R. Wingate. She was also preceded by her brother John Wesley Hall and sister Dorothy Hall Brown. She is survived by her brother, William Reid Hall. She is survived by her two children, John “Rusty” Jeane and Dana Jeane Davis, wife of John D. Davis. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Dustin Jeane, Kirstyn Jeane, Joshua Davis, and Holly Davis. She has two great grandchildren, Annmarie Jeane Davis and Caitlin Jeane.
Words of comfort and encouragement for the family and friends of Mrs. Wingate may be left at www.jeanesfs.com.
Notes of sympathy can be mailed to the Jeane-Wingate family at P.O. Box 192, Slagle, LA, 71475.
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Cooper Church Rd.
Leesville, LA 71446