Ina Cameron Winn

BIOGRAPHY OF INA A. TERRY CAMERON WINN Ina Cameron Winn was born in Stamford, Connecticut on September 11, 1943. She was the third of four children born to the late Robert W. Terry and Margaret Hughes Terry. Ina received her formative elementary and junior high school education at Stevens and Burdick Schools respectively and was a graduate of Stamford High School in 1961. Ms. Winn subsequently graduated from Merrill Business School and matriculated at Bridgeport University and Norwalk Community College. In 1978, Ina attended “The Charming Way”, a beauty culture school which was located on High Ridge Road in Stamford, Connecticut. There she developed proficiency in the areas of cosmetology, fashion and etiquette. She later received an Associate’s Degree in Business from Cornell University under the sponsorship of the State University of New York in Purchase, New York. This academic accomplishment prepared Ina for a career as an Executive Secretary for Champion International Corporation where she executed responsibilities in its law department and was appointed to be a Loaned Executive who represented the company through public speaking engagements about Champion International’s commitment to community service programs. Her eloquent speeches were glowingly received at Fortune 500 companies throughout Connecticut and New York, among which were G. E. Capital and Pitney Bowes Corporations. After a twelve-year tenure at Champion International, Ms. Winn assumed a position as an Executive Secretary in the law department of the Stamford Board of Education under the leadership of Attorney Richard A. Robinson, who is now the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for the state of Connecticut. Ina Winn retired from the Stamford Board of Education after a notable professional career there of twenty-three years. A committed and devoted Christian from her childhood, Ina Cameron Winn was a dedicated member of Union Baptist Church for thirty-nine years. An original member of the Pastor’s Aide Ministry, she served in this capacity for many years. In addition, she was a venerable member of the Helping Hand Ministry in which she held various offices including that of secretary. She was also a member of its Transportation Subcommittee. A charitable and beneficent individual beyond measure, Ina hosted, financed and orchestrated a magnificently festive New Year’s dinner for over three hundred members of Union Baptist Church on January 2, 2000 in the Robert W. Perry Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. It was a memorable occasion. An altruistic community servant, Ina was the definition of philanthropy and selflessness. She initiated a class in culture and etiquette for underprivileged teenage students from twelve through seventeen years of age, at the Y.W. C.A and the Yerwood Center in Stamford. Each class accommodated from twelve to fifteen students. In addition, Ina provided magnanimous financial assistance and support to three high school students so that they could complete their college education. An exceptionally civic minded person, Ina worked diligently with the N.A.A.C.P and organized and coordinated the Martin Luther King Day Parades for many years. A community activist, she was enthusiastically involved with the programs of the Urban League and the Urban League Guild. Through this organization Ina developed several Kwanza projects with the Mayor’s office for the City of Stamford during the administration of Mayor and later Governor Dannel Malloy. Ina Winn was a fashion stylist who also engaged in modeling in fashion shows throughout the tri - state area. She later formed her own company: “A Touch of Class” which focused upon the coordination of weddings and anniversary celebrations and the provision of make-up artistry for bridal parties. She additionally served as a Mistress of Ceremonies for many wedding receptions. Ina derived immense pleasure from extensive travel to delightful destinations with devoted friends and family members. Her excursions have included visits throughout most of the United States and Hawaii and international tours of Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, London, England and Africa. She has also traveled to most of the Caribbean Islands and Bermuda and enjoyed at least ten cruises to various locations. Ms. Ina C. Winn was an impeccably amiable person of style and grace who affectionately embraced others with her warm, vivacious and benevolent personality. A cordial and congenial individual, she was renowned for her endearing and infectious smile, sincerity and generosity of spirit. She positively impacted humanity through unconditional love, kindness, comfort, friendship and the life lessons which she generously shared with all. She immensely enriched the lives of others through her attentive outreach and the superlative care which she consistently rendered to her family and friends. She savored the quality time which she was privileged to spend with her family. Her compassionate generosity was unparalleled. She especially loved children and with profound affection, they loved her back. She leaves to cherish her treasured memory, her niece: Kimberly Morant of. Stamford, Ct.; two nephews: Bruce Davis (Summer) of San Diego, California and William J. Wilds Jr. (Daysi) of Norwalk Ct.; two great -nieces: Iyana Gallen (Cassie) of Stamford, Ct. and Zoey Wilds of Norwalk, Ct.; and three great -nephews: Blair Bines (Krista) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, William Wilds, III of Norwalk, Ct. and Tiger Keller of San Diego, California, three devoted friends; Laverne Robinson, Olivia Dutton, Gwen Vann and a host of other relatives, extended family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday December 23, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM followed by a service of celebration at 11:00AM at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT. Officiant: Rev. Andre Bradley Entombment will follow at Woodland Cemetery

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Ina Cameron Winn

September 11, 1943 - December 18, 2024