On Friday, March 2, 2012 Dorothy (Dot) Ballance Skinner of Arlington, VA. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Skinner, Sr. Mother of Robert E. (Dianne) Skinner, Jr. Sister of Joyce (Wick) Harlan. She is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Arlington Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203 on Thursday, March 8 from 10 - 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Columbia Gardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be Capitol Caring, 2900 Telestar Ct. Falls Church, VA 22042. Arrangements under the direction of Arlington Funeral Home, Arlington, VA.