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Dorothy Skipper Obituary
She was born to the late Roscoe and Nannie Ritchie of Dinwiddie. She confessed Christ at an early age. She was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Skipper, and grandparents, Logan and Goldie Stewart.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a husband of 44 years, Ralph Skipper of Dinwiddie; four children, Ralph Skipper (Sharon) of Chesterfield, Conceita (David), Stephanie (Chris), Nicole (Keith), all of Dinwiddie, and Kim Bandy of Petersburg; 13 grandchildren, Tanika, Vanaisha, Keosha, Treondaih, Teondaih Skipper, Keuana and Tariq Parham, Zuri and Marce'Lah Johnson, Ebony, Shermeka, Grace and Sandra Robinson; four great-grandchildren; one godchild, JaKayla Hill; one aunt, Martha Gholson of Dinwiddie; three sisters-in-law, the Rev. Linda Skipper (the late Randolph), Loretha Hicks (Bobby), Daisy Lee Hill (the late Vernon); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends, among them devoted, Latonya Foye, Barbara Jean Phillips, Salon Hill, Altonya Parham, Jasmine Nicholson, Carrie Skipper, Ray Bailey, Teon Rose and Garland Hill.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at the Little Bethel Baptist Church, Stony Creek, with the Rev Linda Skipper eulogizing. Burial will follow at the family cemetery. Viewing will be held on Friday at the funeral home
Funeral arrangements are under the directions of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, (804) 478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Skipper
Rhonda Moore-Williams
February 10, 2009
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
Aubrey Harris
February 6, 2009
Our thoughts go out to each and everyone of you at a time of sorrow,Know that god knows best.
Erica Thorne and Family
February 6, 2009
My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of need. Just remember that god knows best. Be strong and hold on to the Lord hand he will guide you.
Lashaun Specner
February 6, 2009
Thinking of you and your family in this sadden time. May the Lord continue to strengthen you and give each of your courage to stand strong.
Barbara Worsham
February 6, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr. & mrs. Lawrence Bolling
February 5, 2009
Thinking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy. God wll be your comforter.
Ellen ("Bigg") Njai
February 5, 2009
Stephanie, Nicole, and Family,
I share in your sorrow.
I will admit that I felt a little guilt when Sis told me that Dot had passed -- especially since I was never able to get Dot back over here to stay with us again. But we sure had lots of fun when she did stay. And I never got to see her new house with her. Praise God, I will get to see the new home (God's Kingdom) she has now!
As you know well, Dot and I go a long way back. We use to have some good times back-in-the-day. Those times still make me laugh. We made good memories that I will forever hold dear! I know that you will also cherish your Mom's loving memories for your own joy. Everybody who knew Dot, knows that she loved her family unconditionally.
So the only thing we can do now is just allow Jesus (the Living Word of God) to guide us in our sorrow. In order for this to happen , we have to just rise up, shake ourselves, and praise God for allowing Dot to have touched our lives in so many good ways-- my friend and your mom and your family member! And when we praise Him, we have no doubt that as the praises go up, the blessings come down. Then through Christ Jesus, God will walk right into the midst of our sorrow and say, "Let it be."
And we are confident that He hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases Him. And since we know He hears us when we make our requests, we also know that He will give us what we ask for.
(1 John 5: 14, 15 NLT)
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
(John 16:33 NLT)
With Love and Peace to the Family,
PERCELL WALKER
February 5, 2009
TO THE FAMILY I'M SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOU'RE LOSS. I WILL CONTINUE PRAY FOR YOU'RE FAMILY AND BLESSINGS.
MECHONDA/SHANTICE REESE
February 5, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.MAY PRECIOUS MEMORIES BRING COMFORT TO YOU.
Teresa Langford
February 5, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
KATINA,KAMERON,JORDAN AND CHRISTIAN
February 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this time. I know the pain you feel and hope that you will hold on to all the good memories you had of Dot and stay strong.
James & Connie Branch
February 4, 2009
We are sorry for your loss, May God Bless you and our prayers are with you.
Ananias Jones
February 4, 2009
My Thoughts and Prayers are with
you during this difficult time.
Christine Gibson
February 4, 2009
Family
While Mrs. Dot (as I've always called her) has traveled the path we all must, know that she has lived life to her fullest, opening her arms to eternal life. She has a new address in Gods' kingdom with her own winged white robe to sing in the choir and there is no pain. While tears may fall in the night know that joy will arrive in the morning! Morning is here, take the memories of her favorite saying, color and song keeping near in your heart and mind. Mainly remember the love that she had for her family.
Sorrowfully submitted
Mae Parham & Family
February 4, 2009
To the Skipper's Family
We are so sorry to hear about your love one. Continue to hold to God's unchanging hand. Weeping may last only a few days, but the joy of the lord will last a lifetime.
Sussex II State Prison
February 4, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
D. Perkerson
February 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
william aka fluffy stewart
February 3, 2009
Stepanie
Be strong and look toward the heaven for your joy and peace. Keep her spirit alive wthin you. She is watching over you along with Grandma.
Fluffy, Audrey, Grace, Chandra
NATASHA SPRATLEY & RAVEN-SIMONE
February 3, 2009
TO STEPHANIE,
WE EXTEND A HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD'S PRESENCE OF COMFORT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
February 3, 2009
To The Skipper Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your heart. Look to the hill hence cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
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