Obituary of Winifred Bickel

Winifred Bickel of Acworth, GA  passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019. Winifred was born in Trenton, NJ and was a long time resident of Levittown, PA and Ocala, FL before moving to Georgia to be closer to her family. She was of the Presbyterian faith and enjoyed spending time with her family. Winifred is preceded in death by her husband Frederick W. Bickel, and son Donald Bickel. She is survived by her son Robert Bickel of Acworth, GA. and Donald’s wife Nancy Bickel. Grandchildren Kerissa Arkins, Adria Bickel, Tara Amos (husband Wayne), Gregory Bickel (wife Kelly) and Great grandchildren Kyla and Maddox Amos, Finn and Piper Arkins, Ainsley Bickel, Blair and Duke Bickel.

Aside from being a wonderful wife and mother, Winnie was a marvelous seamstress making her own clothes for much of her life. She donated her time and talent for years making clothing for girls in orphanages in Eastern European countries.

The family will be having a celebration of life graveside service on Monday, March 18^th at 11:30 am at Florida National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved Frederick. Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, Ocala, FL 352-629-7171