Patricia Ann Winn

Patricia Ann Winn, 85, passed away peacefully October 30, 2025. She was born on February 27, 1940, in Paola, Kansas, to her beloved parents Inez and Otto Huffman.

A proud native of Paola, Kansas, she was honored as Miss Miami County in 1958 before attending the University of Kansas, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education in 1962. Later that year, she and her husband, David Winn, whom she married on September 10, 1961, moved to California, where she began her career as an elementary school teacher in Sonoma County.

Together, David and Patricia built a life filled with love, adventure, and family. Over the years, their journey took them to many cities across the country-including Kansas City, Omaha, New Orleans, and Wichita-each place adding to the rich tapestry of their family's story.

Patricia was a member of East Heights United Methodist Church where she shared her musical gifts in the church choir. A woman of deep faith and vibrant spirit, she loved ice cream, singing, dancing, and playing piano.

She never lost her sunny disposition through all of life's challenges, uplifting those around her with her warmth, kindness, and smile.

Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, David Winn; her daughter, Diana Maloney (Dennis) of Wichita; and her son, Brian Winn (Dianna) of Denver. She was a proud grandmother to Megan Schumacher (Philip), Ryan Maloney (Faith), Patrick Maloney (Kathleen), Kara Mohajir (Andrew), Allison Winn, and Emily Winn, and a delighted great-grandmother to Marie Clare Maloney, who brought unbounded happiness to her life.

In her memory, say a kind word to someone every day.

Donations in her honor may be made to the Stink Bug Project in Denver, an initiative that pairs companion dogs with children facing life-threatening illnesses. Donations can be made online in care of the Rocky Mountain Children's Foundation, 5394 Marshall St., Ste. 400, Arvada, CO 80002, rmchildren.org/the-stink-bug-project

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Private Family Burial will be in Paola, KS.