The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC.
Surviving are her son Greg A. Skinner (Donna) of Elm City; and two grandchildren, Tyler Skinner and Haley Skinner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Dee Skinner; parents, Wiley Lee and Bessie Edwards Ellis; one sister, Beulah Webb; and two brothers, Bo Ellis and Teener Ellis.
The Skinner family would like to give special thanks to Mary Ann Cooper, Lottie Distler, Ellen Page, and Hoyt and Christine Brown for all the help and support given to Mrs. Skinner.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.