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Catherine Skipper Obituary

SKIPPER Catherine Irene Skipper passed away on February 21 at Shands Hospital after a long battle with diabetes. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Thomas O. Skipper and daughter Carol Alleman of Louisiana. She leaves behind three sons- Thomas O. Skipper Jr. (Amparo) of Santa Marta, Colombia, S.A.- Norman Eugene Skipper Sr. (Frances) of Jax, FL & William Herman Skipper (Patty) of Warrenton, VA and one daughter Barbara Alsept of Spokane WA- 15 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren- 3 sisters Louise Staed, Doris Combs and Naomi Lowery of Jax two brothers Dennis and Bobby Riggs of Jax, a sister-in-law Joyce Riggs, and numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was an active volunteer at the old Methodist Hospital for many years contributing over 2700 hours of volunteer work. Legally blind and no longer able to follow her love of sewing and quilting she completed her GED at age 68 setting a life time example for others to follow with her never ending quest to accomplish what she set out to do. She continued that quest through the “ Talking Book Program”. Until her death she stood by her morals and lived a simple life. She will be missed and never forgotten by those she touched and influenced. In lieu of Flowers the memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 am in North Jacksonville Church of God with Rev. Donnie Hutto and Rev. Charles R. Callahan officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 pm at George H. Hewell and Son Northside Funeral Home. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Feb. 23, 2004.

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Kevin & Danielle Hebert

February 24, 2004

I will always remember Mema Skipper. She used to take drives with my family to Louisiana and entertained us the whole way. She will be missed by many.

Pastor Rob and Candie Taylor

February 24, 2004

We are saddened at the loss of such a wonderful woman. Yet, we are confident that she is with her Savior, Husband, and daughter. Her family is in our prayers. We thank God to have had the opportunity to pastor such a lovely woman at North Jacksonville Church of God, and look forward to our reunion with her one day.

Paula Lewis (Burman)

February 23, 2004

I was sad to hear of "Sister Skipper's" passing, but I know she is in a better place today. I will always remember her as the "cookie lady" from the Springfield Church of God, where she served us as children faithfully for many years!!

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