Our beautiful Rose Marie Skinner (nee Williams) was born on September 30, 1935 in Memphis, TN to Theodore R. Williams and Lillie Cowley Williams. Rose was the oldest of two children, her sister Laverne Williams Carpenter preceded her in death.

Rose received her formal education in the Memphis School System graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, and later attended Lemoyne-Owens College.

Rose was a meticulously hard worker, she was employed with the K-Mart Corporation as a manager until her retirement.

Rose was united in holy matrimony on August 28, 1958 to Walter Allen Skinner. She loved Walter and their children and was a dutiful wife and mother. God blessed Walter and Rose with 6 wonderful children.

As a young lady Rose confessed a hope in Christ, and united with the St. James AME Church in Memphis, TN under the leadership of Rev. Hall. She later united with the Metro East Family Church under the leadership of Bishop Robbie and Rev. Monica Owens.

Rose loved volunteering at Donald McHenry Elementary School serving in the P.T.A. She took pride in cultivating our youth.

On Thursday, June 2, 2022 , Rose passed from labor to reward surrounded by her loving family. Leaving to celebrate her legacy are her children; loving daughter, Angela Skinner; sons, Rodney Skinner (Ingrid), Wendell Skinner (Gloria), Tony Skinner, Tyrone Skinner (Christy), Walter Allen Skinner Jr. (preceded in death); many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Brenda Skinner Armstrong, brother-in-law, Michael Skinner; nieces, nephews, cousins; special friend, Mrs. Betty Perry; grand-dog Bishop II the Shih Tsu, and other extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.