Catherine (Mills) Barning-Wink, 92, of Evansville, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. She was born on September 9, 1918 to the late Henry and Naomi Mills.

She was a member of First Baptist Church and the 1936 graduating class of Bosse High School.

Catherine was an employee of EVSC and retired after 20 years of service at McDonalds.

She was a 43 year member of the Eagles Auxiliary and a 25 year member of Daughters of the Nile.

Catherine enjoyed traveling and attending sporting events in which her grandchildren participated.

The last five years were most cherished by her daughters and their families for the opportunity to create lasting family memories.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gurrum and his assistant Donna, as well as, a most heartfelt thank you to Catherine's caregiver, Debbie Hilborn.

Catherine was preceded in death by her first husband of 36 years, Willard (Bud) Barning; son, William (Bill) Barning; second husband of 24 years, Clarence Wink; two brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Poag (Dave) and Cindy Crabtree (Roy); grandchildren, Scott Haire (Kelly), Angie Nickolopoulos (Louis), Billy Barning (Michelle), Amy Bender (Kerry), Christen Lovett (Doug), Cara Steinkuhl (Jake), and Eric Poag; great- grandchildren, Tori Haire, Trevor Haire, Brandon Barning, Josh Barning, Morgan Bender, Brady Bender, Peyton Steinkuhl, and Jaxson Lovett; brother, Dick Mills; daughter-in-law, Sandy Barning; and Catherine's dog, Waylon.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Carol Havens with burial at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley's Hospital for Children.

August 31, 2011
She is one of the sweeties lady's I knew growing up , playing at her house with Cathy and Cindy , and she alway's had a smile on her face, she well be miss a lot , you will always hold a special place in my heart and my memories, God needed a special Angle!
Joyce Smith-Embrey, Elberfeld, Indiana

August 31, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
misty (Kay) claridge, elberfeld, Indiana

August 31, 2011
i remember years ago that my dad's dad had the family downstairs. We all had a good time. I also remember that i used to sit on her lap. I also remember that i used to be on the horse that rocks back and forth. It was fun. May god bless her soul.
julie mills, cincinnati, Ohio

 August 31, 2011
i have known her since i was growing up. My grandpa which is my dad's dad had a family over years ago. And i remember that i used to sit on her lap. I am so sorry that she is gone. But at least she is here by spirit and in your heart. God bless her soul.
julie mills, cincinnati, Ohio