Mrs. Ethylene Knockett Skinner 82, of Norfolk, Virginia, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 24, 2020. She was born January 24, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Samuel E. and Mary Lee Knockett. Ethylene was predeceased by her sisters, Bessie Harvey, Nina Knockett, Drois Spratley, Barbara Johnson and two brothers, James and John Knockett.
She worked as a seamstress for London Fog for 30 years until she retired, but Ethylene was a seamstress for more than 55 years.
Ethylene leaves to cherish her memory six children, Rudolph Skinner, Sr. of Maryland, Pamela Bragg of Texas (Wayne, Sr.), Rob Skinner of Norfolk, Ruben Skinner, Jr. of Texas (Lisa), Pansy Miller of Norfolk (Byron) and Robert Skinner of Norfolk (Melody); one sister, Maime Mabine of Hampton, Virginia. Ethylene also leaves 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
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Mia Jones says
May 29, 2020 at 11:24 amMrs. Skinner you were a sweet special person…may you rest in Heaven
Rovonda Whitaker says
May 29, 2020 at 4:16 pmMy Prayers and Condolences to the Skinner Family….A Beautiful Soul Gone Home To Be With The Lord, May Mrs Skinner Forever Rest In Peace…Gone Be Will Never Be Forgotten.
monica gary says
May 29, 2020 at 4:19 pmPANZY YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN LIKE A SISTER TO ME YOU WAS THERE WHEN I LOSS MY MOTHER 1 YEAR AGO YOUR MOTHER WAS A VERY SWEET LADY AND SHE WILL BE MISS IM HERE FOR YOU IF YOU NEED ANY THING MY DEEPS CONDOLENCE LOVE TO THE FAMILY.
MONICA GARY
Monica (Joyner) Smalls says
May 29, 2020 at 10:13 pmI’m sending my heartfelt condolences, prayers and hugs to you all! Mrs. Skinner was so sweet and a mother to everyone on Elkin Street! I loved her and always tried to come down to say hi when in town. Hold on to God’s unchanging hand and the life lesson, memories, and the support she gave! You’re in my prayers! ❤️????????❤️????????
Kenny Kelly says
May 30, 2020 at 1:45 pmMy heart felt deepest prayers and condolences to the Skinner family . May Mrs Ethylene R.I.H.P. Sincerely Thoughts from The Kelly family LP4L Love Yall ????
Milton Brown says
May 31, 2020 at 7:34 amShe will be missed .what a beautiful amazing loving woman. Love and prayers Milton E. Brown Jr.
Velma aka Gennett says
May 31, 2020 at 9:15 amMy condolences to the Knockett/Skinner family for the loss of such a beautiful Queen. May God continues to watch over you all doing this difficult time and after. We will continue to keep each one of you in prayer. Only a phone call away.
Love Velma aka Gennett, Marshea, Lala and Eric
Jonathan Rodgers says
May 31, 2020 at 12:00 pmWhat a beautiful and fitting service for a beautiful person. Rest in Heaven. My condolences to “my Skinner family”.