Dana Sharon Winfield Kessler, age 78, passed away on April 15, 2022 in Murray, Utah. She was born on June 3, 1943 in Dickens County, Texas, the youngest of the three children of Franklin Edward and Mattie Ruth Gage Winfield. She grew up in Delta, Utah and attended Delta High School.
Dana raised and loved her four sons. In 1978 she earned her certification as a beautician from Salt Lake Community College, and opened her own beauty salon. She very much enjoyed all the friendship and many stories shared with her friends and client over the years. Dana loved music and enjoyed playing country music on guitar with her family and friends. Dana was an elegant woman. She was an excellent cook, skilled at sewing and enjoyed gardening and had an immaculate yard. She also enjoyed her time spent outdoors on camping and fishing trips. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and went all out to make the celebrations memorable. Above all, Dana's greatest joy was her family. She loved and doted on her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Dana is survived by her sons: Joe (Richelle) Wilkins, Woodland Hills; Jerry Todd; DeVere Wilkins, Springville; 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and sister: Jean Gordon. She was preceded in death by her parents; son: Dixon Wilkins; and brother: Carl Winfield.
Dana was married to Jack Kessler for 23 years. They later divorced, but continued to remain close friends and a part each others lives.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Nickle Mortuary, 190 South Center St. A Viewing will be held 10:00-11:10 am; with Funeral Service to begin at 11:30 am. Friends unable to attend in person are invited to view the recorded video of the Service. The link to the service will be posted with her obituary at www.nicklemortuary.com by Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in the Delta City Cemetery.