Obituaries
 By  FROM STAFF REPORTS Published 
8:56 am Friday, May 10, 2013

Edwina Gladden Blake “Winkie”; April 27, 2013

Winkie Blake, age 72, of Madison, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 27 after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD.

Winkie was the cherished wife of Allen Blake and devoted mother of Greg and wife, Sandy, Randy, and Wesley and wife Kristin. Her treasures were her grandsons, Colton, Logan, Griffin, Carson and Holden, and granddaughter, Lauren.

Winkie proclaimed her family was her heart and soul. Her profound example to love unconditionally and to cherish relationships over things will leave an everlasting legacy.

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