Byrdie June Skipper, 91, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 12:30PM until 1:30PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with a graveside service immediately following at Evergreen Memorial Park at 4500 St. Marys Rd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Born on June 15, 1930, in Columbus, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late, Byrd G. Skipper and Bessie P. Skipper. Byrdie loved to sing, and crochet. She was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Lithia Springs, Georgia and more recently a member of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Bibb City where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. Byrdie was diligent in helping her family and friends in their times of need and was faithful in her obedience to the Lord.
Byrdie is preceded in death by her parents, Byrd and Bessie Skipper; three sisters, Betty J. Skipper, Elizabeth Goodman and Barbara A. Eddings; one brother Billy F. Skipper.
She is survived by her sister, Leila M. Cantrell; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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