Friday, December 05, 2008

Mrs. Skirvin

Again via Bo:

Leona C. (Ramsey) Skirvin, age 92 passed away Wednesday Afternoon, December 3, 2008 surrounded by her family at her residence in Nineveh. She was a former resident of Solsberry and Greenwood. Leona was born March 7, 1916, in Cherokee County, NC, to the late Wiley and Ella (Stiles) Ramsey. She lives in the heart of Kenneth Skirvin her husband of fifty years. They were married in Indianapolis. He survives.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Ronald K. Skirvin of Indianapolis and Pam S. (Skip) Van Dyke of Morgantown; much loved grandma to: Ami & Tyler Van Dyke, Angie Bumps, Woody Skirvin, Soni Jackson, Dustin & Steve Skirvin & Randy Wilson; cherished great grandmother to fifteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Woodrow Skirvin, one son: Steven Skirvin; one sister: Nina Ramsey; eight brothers: Otis, Hubert, Lester, James Bruce, Willard, Charles, Earl & Billy Ramsey.

Leona was a graduate of Murphy High School in Murphy, NC. She was a loving mother and homemaker. Leona was a member of the Solsberry Methodist Church and a member of the Solsberry Methodist Church Women’s Club for nine years. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, planting trees, reading her bible and embroidery. Leona loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed reading and writing poetry and life stories.

A private family service will be held at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center in Morgantown with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenwood. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Leona to the Riley Hospital for Children “Memorial Fund” 50 S. Meridian Street Ste. 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Condolences to the Skirvin family can be sent to www.meredith-clark.com.
Information: (812) 597-4670

Ron, you and yours are in our thoughts.

3 comments:

TwoDogs said...

Ron and Family, I remember your Mother as a very kind and gentle Lady with the greatest smile. You will miss her. All those that have known her will miss her, I'm sure. She is with her Lord, but will forever be in the hearts of her Family and friends.

May she REST IN PEACE!

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of the mother of Ron and Pam. I did not know her personally but did teach Pam. I am not sure if I taught Ron.
My thoughts and prayers,
Mr. Legan

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