Winnie JoAnn Alford

Winnie JoAnn Alford, 82, of Belton passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday August 7, 2017 with Pastor H.K. Ballard. At Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple. Winnie was born on September 28, 1934 to Jessie and Lela Copeland in Belton. She graduated from Salado High school and attended business school in Austin. Winnie married Joel Max Alford on September 3, 1953 in Temple. She worked as a secretary for Belton ISD for over 20 years. She played the piano in numerous churches as her children were growing up. Winnie loved spending time with her family and friends. She had the biggest heart and always loved helping others. Winnie is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Lela Copeland; her loving husband, Joel Max Alford, and her son, Tim Alford. She is survived by her son, Randy Alford and wife Laura of Belton; her daughter, Rhonda Coleman of Belton; her brother, Hal Copeland of Salado; three grandchildren, Brandon Alford of Temple, Landon Alford, and Jarred Alford, both of Belton; five great grandchildren, Kelsey, Easton, Finely, Riley, Haley, all of Belton. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Kindred Hospice or First Baptist Church of Belton. Arrangements are entrusted to Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Winnie JoAnn Alford please visit our Sympathy Store.