Sunday, July 18, 2021

Widow of former governor has died

Elise Varner Winter, the widow of former Mississippi Gov. William Winter, died July 17 in Jackson at the age of 95. Born May 9, 1926, Elise Winter was the daughter of Mamie and William Elliot (John) Varner of Senatobia, Miss. Her father was the town pharmacist and longtime mayor. Mrs. Winter met her soon-to-be husband as a junior at the University of Mississippi. (Source: Magnolia State Live 07/17/21) Full obituary -  Full obituary for former Mississippi first lady Elise Winter - Magnolia State Live | Magnolia State Live

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