Greece: After a short illness on August 24, 2018 at age 92. Predeceased by her parents, four sisters, and loving husband of 69 years, Edwin Wixson. Survived by one brother, Franklin Simmons of Maiden, NC; daughters, Debra (Richard) Bennett of Ogden, NY and Terry (David) Kart of Allentown, PA; grandsons, Adam Bennett of Gates, NY and Scott (Justina) Kart of Astoria, NY; many nieces and nephews, many friends at The Village of Unity in Greece, NY.
Skip’s hobbies included Country and Western dancing with her husband Ed while living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pair won many dance contest championships and also appeared in the music video for the song “Keep On Rockin” by the band, Confederate Railroad.
No prior calling hours. A private graveside service for the family will be held at a later date.