Rosella Irene Googins, 83 of Winona, passed away on May 13, 2021 at Benedictine- St. Anne in Winona. She was born on July 13, 1937 in Winona to John and Agnes (Stellenger) Winstorfer. After marrying Harley Googins, they moved to Zumbro Falls to live on a hobby farm before returning to Winona to raise their family.
Rosie enjoyed camping, going to parades, socializing, but most of all she loved her family. She was a loving and caring, mom and grandma.
She is survived by her daughters, Jane (Gary) Myers and Joy (Angel) Betacortz; grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harley; and daughters, Joyce McElmury and Judy (Jerry) Gibbs.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 910 East Second Street, the temporary location of Hoff Celebration of Life Center. Please leave a memory of Rosella and sign her online guestbook at
www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family.