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Norma Skinner Obituary

Norma F. Skinner NORFOLK - Norma Francis Bowser Skinner was born to the late Nellie Person Bowser Davis and Ellis Jerome Bowser on Aug. 26, 1939 in Washington, D.C. She went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2010 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Norma was the widow of the late James Skinner. She is the mother of seven; grandmother of 11; and great-grandmother of 20. The viewing and service will be held Thursday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Mamma's service will follow both at Hale Funeral Home.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 29, 2010.

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Pamela Askew

November 26, 2022

She was a real sweetheart. I remember she used to make cassette tapes with some of the best gospel songs. She was a wonderful woman of God.

Sandra Skinner jeffers

November 26, 2020

I would like to say she was a great mother in-law and preacher. I love her very much and I miss the phone calls we shared, you were strict but honest and straight forward. You will be missed everyday and every passing moment

Victor Bowser

September 25, 2020

Life is something else today im lookin at my life and im just thankful for all God has provided for me and my family Grandma u with the Lord Mommi u with the Lord Vince is with the Lord i miss yall so bad now im a grandpa to a beautiful lil girl named Acelyn Dior and it feels great i kno yall see her and i kno yall are watching over us all Mommi (PJC) u are a great grandma twice u kno we gotta spring more than 1 kid on u at a time lol....Grandma (Norma) u a great great grandma twice....but thank u both for the lessons taught and love given it will NEVER be forgotten and forever be missed i love all dearly

Love Vic Da Mon

Me, Mom and Vivian when she was 2 years old

Your Daughter, PJ

August 26, 2012

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. I Love You Mom! I was driving home the other day and thought, I am going to call mom when i get home and quickly realized that I could not do that anymore. But, you live on in my heart and mind and that makes me feel like you are still with us. Words can never say how much I love and miss you, how much i miss talking to you. But, in the same breath I THANK GOD FOR ALL THE TIMES WE DID HAVE TOGETHER. I LOVE YOU MOM AND HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY.

A Heart of Roses Just for YOU!!!!

Your Daughter PJ

May 8, 2012

Hey Ma, next Sunday is Mothers Day and you are right here in my heart. Seeing the pictures we all took in 2009 Mother's Day. I Love You Ma and Miss you Dearly. We are also coming up on a year since Vincy Man has been gone, this thing called life sometime can be soooooo hard but, I thank you for your words of encouragement and I thank GOD for HIS PEACE. I Miss you Ma.

Your Daughter PJC

January 16, 2012

Hello MoM, today is my birthday and all I can think about is you and Vince. I Love and miss both of you dearly but, in the same breath I am so very glad that GOD has BLESSED both of you to be in ny life. Both of you have enriched my life so very much.
THANK YOU JESUS FOR THE TIME WE HAD!!!

Kim Wint

August 27, 2011

Minister Skinner, I to miss you very much. I really don't have anyone like you that always willing to pray with me and read to me an encouraging word. There's not too much folks that are holding fast to the word. I miss your poems and your special writings to me. Miss you.

Your Daughter Paulette

August 26, 2011

Happy Birthday Momma, I can't sing to this year in the natural but I know you hear my spirit singing out to you. You have another great grandchild today, born yesterday, she looks like you ma. I Love and Miss You so very very much but, I do know that you are with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Your Daughter Paulette

July 7, 2011

Hey ma, I am exspecting another granddaughter and guess what she looks just like YOU!!!! We just got the 3D pix of her and oh yahhhh its you. Thank You MoM for Peace, Love, and Encouragement through the years and most of all Thank You for Your GOD GIVEN VOICE, Your Words, Your Heart, Your Love - Thank GOD for YOU!!! I Love You Mamma

Your Daughter Paulette

June 26, 2011

Good Morning Mom, I Miss You and Vincy Man deeply and some days I just don't know which way to go? But, today I just wanted to share. Here's a little something that helped me today. I Love You and Vince and I believe you and Vince are there in GOD's Present. Here on earth I still feel the pain of missing you, not being able to pick-up the phone and saying "hey Ma" and answer with "Praise The Lord" and hanging up with me saying "I Love You" and you saying "I Love You Too but, Jesus Loves You More". I Love You MoM, there are NEVER ENOUGH WORDS...I MISS YOU DEARLY. i LOVE YOU PAULETTE

Walter Bowser

June 22, 2011

Gods Blessings be with my family on the passing of my beloved sister Norma. During our las conversation just minutes, less than an our of course I had no idea that it would be our last. As usual she had words of wisdom for me. Part of me went with her. I loved her but God loved her even more. Brother Walter (Snookie) and Sister in-law Alice.

I'm Glad We Had Our Time Together, I Still Miss You Deeply.

PJ Collins

June 15, 2011

Today is another day that GOD has given us. I walk through this life thinking of you and Vince, missing you both, loving you both and wishing I could see you, touch you, kiss you just once more. Momma my heart is heavy and I just... I LOVE YOU BOTH DEEPLY, SEE YOU - YOUR DAUGHTER

JACQUELYN JOHNSON

June 14, 2011

YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED MOMMA, I HAVE LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU AS BEING APART OF YOU. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.

Mama

Isaac Bowser

June 13, 2011

vivian dixon-bowser

June 11, 2011

Grandma it seemed like the older I got the more I appreciated & understood your words of wisdom & exsperience. you taught so much but still was humble enough to say "skinner shutup" at times lol. I love you

Elijah Bowser

June 11, 2011

Hey granny I know you were happy to see me and Deonte before I left for afghan I am blessed to have made the time to come by and see you your words and encouragements are always with me and I know you are in a better place and we will meet again

PJ Collins

June 11, 2011

Hey Ma, This has been a really hard week, this week of June 6, 2011. I have had to lay to rest one grandson and two days later watch another grandson be born, all the while missing and thinking about you and how we had to lay you to rest just 8 months ago. Lord have mercy on us ALL but, this is the circle of life. I was glad to see the other night and look forward to seeing you and Vince again in my dreams. I Love and Miss you both something DEEP. your daughter

Victor Bowser

May 15, 2011

Hey baby girl I know I didn't get to say my proper farewells but its ok cuz I will see again one day sooner then we all think u always wanted me to get rite with the LORD well Grandma I'm rite with HIM and I am workin for HIM I will see u soon love ya most problematic grandson Victor Lowvell Bowser

Vrenda Bowser

May 13, 2011

....Oh, Granny...I love and miss you...

Isaac Bowser

May 13, 2011

“You’re on my mind today,”

September 29, 2010

I WILL MISS HER,I KNOW SHE WILL BE IN HEAVEN LOOKING DOWN AT US OH WHAT A PLACE TO BE.WE NEED TO GET OUR HOUSE IN ORDER IF WE WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN. BERNICE NIXON MOORE

Kim Wint

September 29, 2010

To the family. Minister Skinner will always be in my heart. She was a true soldier for the Lord. She will be missed.

Stephanie Brown

September 29, 2010

Isaac, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God.

Mother's Day 2009 - We Love You Mamma

Paulette Collins

September 29, 2010

Kim Wint

September 29, 2010

I will truly miss Minister Skinner. She was one of God's leading women in the Word of God. I could always go to her concerning the word. She would always start off with a prayer. To the family, I am so sadden about it, but I know that she is in a better place. I miss her dearly.

James Collins

September 28, 2010

I will miss my mother-in-law's "PRAISE the LORD!!" instead of "hello".
I will never forget her nor to praise the Lord for He is worthy to be praise.
Love never dies

Paulette Dowdy

September 28, 2010

Till we meet again. Your strength has been a vessel that carried so many through. The prayer that you put befor the father for those you didn't know. The way you tilt your head when you said baby just pray about for God can see you thru. For that I say thank you and I know our father is with you.
Paulette M. Dowdy North Versailles Pa.

September 28, 2010

Kenneth & Allean Hinton send our sincere condolences to Walter Bowser and the rest of the family of Norma Skinner. May the peace of God reign in your hearts during this time of bereavement.

Charlene Hubbard

September 28, 2010

Paulette, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know it's hard but God will seeyou through. I lost my mother about 4 months ago so I understand. May God be with you and comfort you and yours.

James Skinner

September 28, 2010

I Love You,
from your son

September 28, 2010

Isaac, my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. I lost my mother 7 months ago and can understand what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers. Donna White (AMSEC)

Minister Norma F. Skinner, Momma, I hear you, I love you and I miss you - "Jesus Loves You More" You are always in my HEART:^)

PJC, Your Daughter

September 28, 2010

Elizabeth Royals

September 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May you cherish the memories you have of your mother.

norma williams

September 28, 2010

I am sorry to hear about your loss.
Jesus said: Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls. For my yoke is kindly and my load is light.

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