Lake Charles – Tina Van Winkle, 55, passed away in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Tina was born in DeQuincy, LA on September 14, 1961. She was a longtime member of Livingway in Lake Charles and active in the La. UPC District Singles Ministry. Tina was employed by Loftin, Cain & LeBlanc Law firm.
Survivors are her daughter, Tracey Pearce and husband, Ben; parents, Robert and Joan Van Winkle; brothers, Buckie and Rayford Van Winkle; her niece, Magan Pickering and her beloved dog, Manny. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, her best friend and partner in crime, Mona Craft.
The Celebration of Life service will be in Livingway of Lake Charles on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Glenn Massey officiating. Visitation is Saturday in the church from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.