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Evelyn Skipper Obituary

Evelyn Ross Skipper on Wednesday August 28, 2002. Daughter of Mrs. Florence Barber Ross and the late Paul Ross Sr.; Sister of Virginia Ross Watson of Chicago, IL and Geraldine Ross Banks of Baton Rouge, LA and the late Gladys Ross Kelly of N.O., LA, Georgia Mae Ross King of N.O., LA, Viola Ross Singleton of Baton Rouge, LA, Paul Ross, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Otis Ross of Chicago, IL, James Ross of Vacherie, LA and Thomas Ross of Baton Rouge, LA. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A native of Lutcher, LA and a life resident of New Orleans, LA for 65 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor, officers and members of Caffin Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church and friends and staff of the Annunciation Inn are invited to the visitation at Caffin Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1029 Caffin Avenue on Friday September 6, 2002 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Hines officiating, Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. NO WAKE. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. in charge

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 5, 2002.

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