Winifred "Winnie" Ann Pointer, 83, of Granite City, IL passed away at 4:35 am on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

She was born on April 24, 1943 in Granite City, a daughter of the late Dewey Edward and Helen (nee:  Whitmire) Williams.

Winnie married Kenneth Russell Pointer in East St. Louis, IL on March 28, 1959.  He preceded her in death on February 9, 2008.

The loving mother and grandmother was a homemaker.  She worked in the PTA at schools for years.  She also sold AVON for many years.  Winnie was a member of the Granite City Moose Lodge.  She enjoyed spending time up on the Illinois River where they had a cabin on the river.  Winnie loved flamingos and she enjoyed travelling to different places.

Survivors include 2 sons:  Larry R. Pointer and Robert "Bob" Darren Pointer , both of Granite City; 7 grandchildren:  Susan S. Pointer, Cynthia C. Pointer, Amy M. Pointer, Jeremy D. Pointer, Bryan K. Pointer, Agnes C. Pointer and Edith R. Pointer and a great grandchild, Angel James Sorensen, who she enjoyed going to Golden Corral with many times.  Also surviving are a brother, Gerald Williams and 2 sisters:  Wanda Aiken and Rosetta Kuehnel.

Besides her husband and parents, Winnie is preceded in death by a son, Ronald G. Pointer; a grandson, Darren "Coty" Pointer; 3 brothers: George Williams, Wayne Williams and Cecil Williams and a sister, Iva Mae Grant.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life on August 8, 2026. At Grace Church East Campus, 4701 IL 111 in Pontoon Beach, IL.  The doors open at 10:00 am and the Celebration begins at 11:00 am.

Professional services entrusted to Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com