Obituary for Lula House Skinner (1877-1947)
Uncited clipping.
From the collection of Iva Groshong.

OBITUARY

Lula May SKINNER, daughter of John M. and Betty Ann HOUSE, was born April. 25,1877, near Winfield, Mo.  She departed this life, April 5,1947, at 9:45 a.m. in Troy, Mo., at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 10 days.

In October, 1895 at the age of 18 years she united with the New Salem Baptist Church, where she remained true to her faith until her death. She believed faithfully in her Lord and through her trusting prayers was led through life and in guidance of her family.

On November 1,1899 she was united in marriage to Bluford B. SKINNER, who preceded her in death about one year ago, February 12,1946. To this union seven children were born, two of which died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure: two sons Joe, of Gallup, New Mexico, and Howard, of Marquette, Mich.; three daughters, Florence, of Troy, Sylvia, of St Louis, and Iva, now Mrs. Charles E. GROSHONG, of Jonesburg; two daughters-in-law, Frances SKINNER, and Margaret SKINNER, and one son-in-law, Charles Groshong; two granddaughters, Patricia Lee and Bonnie Jean SKINNER; five sisters, Mrs. Ella SUCELICK, Mrs. Elizabeth WATTS, Mrs. Katy HELMICH, Mrs. Collie JUSTUS, Mrs. Susie WELLS and two brothers, Joe and Johnnie HOUSE; 16 nieces and nephews, besides many relatives and friends.

Mr. & Mrs. SKINNER lived on their farm near Winfield for nearly 44 years. In September, 1944 because of poor health, they were compelled to move to Troy to make their home with their daughter Florence .......... Funeral Services were conducted from the Winfield Baptist Church, Monday April 7, at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. J.K. EAST officiating, assisted by Rev. L. E. JOSEPH. Burial was in the ARGENT CEMETERY.

Argent Cemetery Lindsey Rd. Bacon Farm

GBNF Vol 2 page 5

SKINNER: (Same Stone) Bluford B. Feb. 24, 1867 Feb. 12, 1946 Lula May Apr. 25, 1877 Apr. 05, 1947

Infant Son of B.& L. Skinner Feb. 1918

Infant Son of B.& L. Skinner Aug. 1903

Joseph N. Apr. 22, 1860 Oct. 5, 1937 ( I have a note this is Bluford's brother jg)

Melinda T. 1877 1945 ( my note saying Bluford's sister jg)

Photo found with Iva SKINNER GROSHONG'S belongings

File submitted to HERITAGE PAGES of LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI by June Groshong, 21 Apr 2004, updated 13 Nov, 2005.

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