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Eleanor Skinner
Born: 2/4/1924
Died: 8/15/2013
Age: 89
Community: Burton, MI
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SKINNER, Eleanor- Of Burton, age 89, died Thursday, August 15, 2013 at her residence.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM, Monday, August 19, 2013 at Christ United Methodist Church, 4428 Columbine Ave., in Burton, officiated by Rev. Terry Euper officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Gaines, MI.
Visitation: 4-8 PM Saturday and 1-8 PM Sunday at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, in Flint. Mrs. Skinner will be at the church from 10 AM Monday until service time.
Eleanor Skinner was born in Gaines, MI on February 4, 1924, the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth (Bronson) Atherton. She was married to James Skinner on July 4, 1942 in Gaines, MI, until his passing in 2007. She was a proud resident of Burton and an avid Bendle Schools and Detroit Tigers supporter/fan for over 65 years.
Mrs. Skinner was a member of Christ United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She used her talents as a seamstress, piano player, cook, and hostess to actively worship our Lord; volunteering and leading Sunday School, Bible School, Visitation, Church Board, Women’s Society, Prayer Groups and various other Worship services.
In recent times, she additionally worshiped at Flint Central Nazarene, where she participated in prayer meetings, prime timers, and other activities.
She religiously participated in aerobic and swimming classes at U of M Flint Rec. Center for over 20 years. Her last workout was Wednesday, the 14th of August.
Surviving are children: James (Susan), Phil (Gail), Sharon (Randy) Stegall and Janet (Dan) Jackson; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and two more cookies in the oven.
Siblings: Doris (Fred) Judson, Dale (Kay) Atherton, Gary (Linda) Atherton, Ralph Atherton.
Brother-in-law: Floyd Skinner; sisters-in-law: Lucille Bancroft; Cecilia Atherton.
Cousins, nieces, and nephews recognized and loved Mrs. Skinner as the family matriarch who held the family together.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E. Skinner, March 8, 2007; daughter-in-law, Kit Skinner; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
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| Visitation: 4-8 PM Saturday, August 17, 2013 and 1-8 PM Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, in Flint. |
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8/19/2013 |
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11:00 AM |
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Christ United MethodistChurch
4428 Columbine Avenue
Burton, MI 48529Get a Map to this location...
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