Evelyn Mae Skinner, 91 of Nederland, went on to be with the Lord Monday, November 10, 2008. Evelyn was born in Bronson, Texas to Cora and Allen J. Clark. She lived in the Nederland area for over 70 years. Mrs. Skinner was a faithful member of Landmark United Pentecostal Church, Port Neches, Texas for 58 years. She will always be remembered as a loving Mother, wonderful cook, and friend to many.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2008 at Landmark United Pentecostal Church, 2115 Nall, Port Neches, Texas with Rev. James D. Lee officiating under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Nederland, Texas. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, November 13, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Landmark United Pentecostal Church.
Mrs. Skinner was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Virgil "Ted" Skinner, and son, Virgil Allen Skinner. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Skinner and wife, Paula of Lumberton; Larry Skinner of Conroe; daughters, Mevelyn Manning of Nederland; Kay Sims and husband, Paul, of Houston, and one surviving sister, Velma Whitehead of Groves. She is also survived by: 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
