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Sue Skinner Obituary
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. at Little Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church.
A lifelong resident of Ayden, she was born on Nov. 7, 1952, to John and Alberta Oliver. She was preceded in death by sisters, Yvonne O. Ramirez and Ann O. Rohrabaugh. She worked at Rudy's Photography for 33 years and as a sales assistant at Hutcherson & Associates for the last 10 years.
As a member of Little Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church, she was a member of the Women's Auxillary, serving as treasurer for 14 years. This year, she was presented the Lifetime Member Award.
In addition to her husband, Donnie, she is survived by a sister, Betty Millner, of Lynchburg, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Alice Faye Wainwright and husband, Fred, and Penny Witherington and husband, Allen; one godson, Matthew King; two nephews, Keith Wainwright and Ashley Wainwright; and one niece, Karen Jacobs; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and also special companions, Bow and Tena.
Special thanks to Dr. Thomas Lee, his nurse, Austin, and other members of Physicians East. Also thanks to Carolina Home Health Hospice. A very special thanks to the many friends and sitters who helped heal the pain during this past year journey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church Building Expansion Fund, P.O. Box 54, Ayden, NC 28513.
Arrangements entrusted to Farmer Funeral Service. You may send online condolences to farmerfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sue Skinner
Evon DiGregorio
January 4, 2015
Dear Donnie,
I was so sorry to hear about Sue. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shelly Merrill
January 1, 2015
Sue was our dearest friend and neighbor. To me she defined the definition of Southern Belle. I loved her with all my heart and will miss her so much. Heaven gained an angel.
Jenny Clark
January 1, 2015
Donnie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jody and Bobby Venters
December 31, 2014
Donnie, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue was an awesome lady and will be missed by all.
Connie Mintz
December 31, 2014
Our family was saddened to her about Sue. She was such a thoughtful person. She will surely be missed. Our thoughts go out to you Donnie and also the rest of her family.
Marguerite Clarke
December 30, 2014
Dear Donnie,
We are so sorry to hear
about Sue. May God bless you and may she rest in peace.
Pat Adams
December 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. As you know I am out of town and will not be able to attend Sue's memorial service. You can rest assured that I will continue to pray that God will give you the guidance of love that you will need at this unfortunate time in your life.
Gray Matthis
December 30, 2014
Donnie, You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Harry & Ruth Kinlaw
December 30, 2014
Donnie, so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you during this time.
stephanie hardison
December 29, 2014
Amanda and I are so sorry for your loss of our aunt sue may she rest in peace may god comfort you in this time
Tammy Manning
December 29, 2014
I'm so sorry to here about Sue. I had no idea she had been sick. I'll be out-of-town and will be unable to attend the memorial service; but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tammy Bowen Manning
December 29, 2014
Donnie,it's been a long time, I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy Charles and Becky Langley ,Cary NC
Charles and Verna Warters
December 29, 2014
Donnie, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you peace that only he can. Sue will be greatly missed.
Susan and Wayne Aspinwall
December 29, 2014
With our sincere sympathy for the loss of your beloved wife. It is difficult to lose someone you love. Try to remember all the good times you have shared and know that she is not in pain anymore.
December 29, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann T. Carraway
December 29, 2014
Dear Skinner Family- I never met Sue, but kept up with her battles and victories through her wonderful sister in law, Penny. Sue fought a good battle and will be missed by her family and friends. Condolences to all.
Miller and Van Parrish - Newport, NC
Al Butts
December 29, 2014
Donnie, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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