ARKANSAS AND FORMERLY OF TRAFAGLAR
Little Rock, AR — Ann Skinner, 85, passed away peacefully with her children by her side at UAMS, Little Rock after a brief illness. She left this world to join her beloved husband Bob “Bobby” and her granddaughter, Claire, in heaven.
Ann was born June 7, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN, to Irvin and Henrietta (Cassady) Zook. She and her parents, and her younger sister Margaret moved out of the city to a 80 acre farm in Trafalgar, IN.
Ann graduated from Trafalgar High School meeting Robert Skinner shortly after. He was from Morgantown, IN. They fell in love, married and moved to Fowler, IN after he was offered a job with Indiana Bell. They had 4 children and a wonderful life in Fowler, raising their kids to pursue opportunities afar. She loved to travel with Bob to all her children’s homes wherever they landed. They eventually retired to Roanoke, VA where they lived 10 years. They ended up in Maumelle, AR where Bob passed in 2006.
Ann was a devoted follower of God and cherished her family above all else. Her greatest aspiration was to be a loving mother, and she achieved this with grace and dedication. Always seeing the cup half full, Ann’s positive outlook and encouraging spirit were a beacon of light to those around her. She was a steadfast role model to mothers and wives in her community, inspiring many with her unwavering faith and kindness. Together with Bob, Ann ensured that their family always placed God at the center of their lives. Her commitment to her faith and family was evident in everything she did. Ann also served as the Fowler Town Board President and later the Sherwood Nursing and Rehab Center Board President, earning the respect and admiration of all who knew her. One of Ann’s greatest joys was visiting her children and grandchildren, actively participating in their lives as their biggest fan and constant encouragement. Her legacy of love, faith, and positivity will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Her family will greatly miss her and is preceded in death by her devoted husband Bob(Bobby), her granddaughter Claire and parents.
She will be missed by her children John (Sherree), Raleigh, NC, Mark (Lisa), PeachTree City, GA, Jim (Mary) Greensburg, IN and Lori (Greg) Maumelle, AR. Ann has 8 grandchildren, Kristen, Lauren ( Lewis), David (Ashley),Jessica (George) Eric (Cyrstal), Elizabeth (Scott), Madelyn (Daniel) and Abby, and 8 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her sister Margaret Eichenberger, sister-in-law, Phylliss Waltman, her nieces and nephew.
Ann’s wishes were to make memorial donations on behalf of Ann Skinner to the Sherwood Animal Shelter and Arkansas Children’s Hospital cardiovascular unit, in memory of her granddaughter Claire Smith. A Celebration of Life (Ann’s request, is to wear color) will be held at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown, IN.
Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20th at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home: 179 E. Mulberry Street in Morgantown. Burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery in Morgantown.
Condolences may be sent to the family at meredith-clark.com.
