Obituaries

May 4, 1924 to August 23, 2012

KEWANNA - Belva N. Skinner, 88 of Winamac, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, at Monticello Assisted Living Healthcare Center.

Born on May 4, 1924 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mildred (Kistler) Williams. On Aug. 25, 1946, she married Harry Skinner and he preceded in death in May 9, 1983.

Survivors include her daughters, Marcia Link (Larry) of Winamac, Charlotte Rowland of California and Marlene Bowers (Stephen) of Oklahoma; brother, Glenn Williams (Margaret) of Fulton, sister, Bertha Antico (John) of Connersville, sister-in-law, Phyllis Williams of Florida; grandchildren, Brandon Link, Jodi Pogue (Matt), Jeff Rowland (Melanie), Steve Rowland, Pam Ward (Jim), Nathan Rowland, Lynn Ann Shugart (David) and Billy Bowers (Tammy). She is also survived by great grandchildren, Kiara King, Cy’anne Wooten, Toniya and Amiya Link, Sadie and Shaylynn Pogue, Brandi Cheshier, Reb, Toby, Barrett and Brittany Bowers, Jonathon Paul Stearns, Steven Hood, Cheyanne Bowers, Jeffery, Heath, Zachery, Brandley, Hannah and Austin Rowland, Clayton Dudley, Bailey and Raeanna Rowland, one great great grandson, Michael Castillo and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sherilyn Skinner and 2 brothers, Keith Williams and Homer Eugene Williams.

Mrs. Skinner was a 1942 Star City High School graduate. She was formerly a seamstress at Hart-Schaffner Marx in Rochester where she retired after 28 years. She was also a homemaker and enjoyed canning, baking and quilting. After her retirement, she loved attending her grandchildren’s school functions and activities.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where she formerly taught Sunday School and served as lay leader for several years. She also participated in the Circle of Love Ladies. She was also a member of the Monroe Modern Home Extension Club of Winamac.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Aug. 27), at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Lake Bruce with Pastor Jon Magnum officiating.
Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lake Bruce.

Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.