PAULA WINKLES, age 61 of Alto, GA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Winkles was born in Fulton County on May 26, 1948 to the late Pete and Rudene Prickett. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Timmy and Gina Winkles, Alto; son, Michael Winkles, Alto; brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Linda Prickett, Douglasville; 2 grandchildren, Brittany and Makayla Winkles. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, GA with Rev. Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009 and 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, GA Those who wish to express condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, GA.