Bonnie Katherine Dawes Skinner
March 6, 1947 ~ April 14, 2019
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FUQUAY-VARINA - Bonnie Katherine Dawes Skinner, age 72, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on March 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Dawes and Katherine Lewis Dawes. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Capt. Daniel Lee Dawes and Tony Ray Dawes.
Bonnie enjoyed travel adventures with Donald, not only stateside but outside the US to several countries including Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Ireland. She adored her grandchildren, Kenan and Finley, taking every opportunity to spend time with them. She went above and beyond to make holidays and birthdays extra special for her family, showing her love with a focus on the small details. She had an affection for cats and ladybugs. She retired from Tipper Tie in Apex, NC after working in Sales for over thirty years. Beach trips with her sister and friends were special times she looked forward to every year. Bonnie was a caretaker to not only her family but to friends, coworkers, and others in need. Her devotion to God was revealed through her membership at Good Hope Baptist Church. Bonnie valued fellowship with her Sunday School class and enjoyed daily scripture reading.
Bonnie leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 54 years, Donald Earl Skinner; and daughters, Melissa Lynn Skinner of Edenton, and Linde Paige Skinner of Wendell. She is also survived by grandchildren, Kenan Reynolds Harrell and Finley Robert Harrell; sister, Joan Waruszcak of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Good Hope Baptist Church, 6628 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, NC 27519. A visitation will be at 1:00 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Good Hope Baptist Church.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Bonnie's niece, Angela Langley-Davis and great-nephews, Matthew Davis and Franklin Davis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to an organization important to Bonnie and her family:
Folds of Honor - https://www.foldsofhonor.org/donate/
Alzheimer's Association - https://www.alz.org/
Safe Haven for Cats - https://www.safehavenforcats.org/donate/honorary-memorial-donations/
Meals on Wheels Wake County - https://www.wakemow.org/
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Friday 4/19
A visitation will be at 1:00 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Good Hope Baptist Church.
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Friday 4/19, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Good Hope Baptist Church, 6628 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, NC 27519.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Bonnie will be missed, we were co-workers for many years at Tipper Tie Apex NC.
Donald and Joan, I was sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. May God Bless You and Your Family. Barbara Jones Dupree
A sad day for all of us Donald. If there is anything Ruth and I can help you with, let us know. Bob Sides
To Donald and Family Words just seem so inadequate to express the sadness I feel for your loss – my thoughts and prayers are with the Family in this time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared continue to comfort you now and in the days ahead!
Donald and family…know that Toni and I have from time to time lived vicariously through your and Bonnie’s travels . What a wonderful traveling partner for you…and you for her. Knowing what it takes to be in the National Guard…I also know what it takes at home…a loving, supportive wife and family…you have surely been blessed with both. Difficult times ahead and the comfort of the Lord will be there for you and your family. The support of friends and neighbors will also be there for you…please let us know if we can be of any assistance at all.
Don Please accept my sincere heart-felt condolence on the loss of your sweet wife Bonnie. I was very saddened to hear of your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. May GOD bless and comfort you during these most difficult times. Mike
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Something that comforted our family during such a difficult time was the promise found in the Bible. Revelation 213,4 promises that God will wipe away all tears from their eyes and death will be no more . May the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 13,4.)
Prayers for the family. Worked with Bonnie for several years at Tipper Tie, Inc.3 Greatest coworker and friend. Will be greatly missed. RIP BONNIE SKINNER
Prayers to the family, enjoyed working with Bonnie all those years. Love Sonja
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Will miss her and think of her on our Tipper Tie girls night out. May you all be comforted by your memories of her.
Bonnie was a beautiful person with a gentle and loving spirit. I was blessed to know and work with her and will always remember her smile and humor. May the Lord Jesus comfort and bring peace to her family during this time of great sorrow.
Thoughts and prayers for the family at this darkest time in life. May Gods love comfort all of you at this time.
Our beach trips will not be the same without Bonnie! I will miss driving everyone around in the van! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! Bonnie will also hold a special place in my heart!
Joan and family of Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
In memory of Bonnie Katherine Dawes Skinner, Jean Crabtree lit a candle
In memory of Bonnie Katherine Dawes Skinner, Rmonia H. Pait lit a candle
To the Skinner family, No words can express the sorrow you are going through. May your memories, Bonnie’s love for you, and your faith carry you through this time. My condolences and prayers. Stephanie Clark, co-worker of Linde’s
In memory of Bonnie Katherine Dawes Skinner, Henry Watson lit a candle
Dear Donald and Family,, Pat and I are deeply saddened for your loss. We did not know Bonnie personally but I know that you were deeply devoted to her just by the way you expressed your fellowship and talked about your adventures together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of personal sorrow. Sincerely, Jim and Pat Murtaugh
May you Rest In Peace and become an angel to your family.
Bonnie was such a kind woman, and I was so sad to hear from my parents, Rieta and George, of her passing. Sending you all love and prayers. God bless you during this time and always. Holly Tillotson
Donald, I am so sorry that Bonnie has passed. Y’all meant so much to me and to our class. Thank you for being such a special couple to us. I pray for God to place His hands of comfort on you and your family!
Dear Linde & Mr. Skinner I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Sincerely Jean & Cheryl Gendebien
Donald, my sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss of Bonnie. Even though I only had the opportunity to meet with her on a few occasions, she exemplified genuine love for you, her family and church and I know you will miss her greatly. I know the sweet memories, the love she showed, and our loving God will sustain you all as you go through the difficult days ahead.
In memory of Bonnie Katherine Dawes Skinner, Holly, Scott, and Griffin Tillotson lit a candle
Donald and Family, It’s with a sad heart that I write this note as I know how much you loved Bonnie and the sorrow that I know you must feel. Our prayer for you is that God will fill all voids left by this great loss with his love. May He hold you in his arms, comfort you and provide you with all things to mend your heart. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, David and Rose Stanley
So very sorry to hear of Mrs.Skinner’s passing. I am sure heaven is a better place with her presence. May Gods love shower you all with love and keep you strong with your loss. Our family sends our deepest sympathy and heart felt love to Donald, my very special friend. Bobby, Michelle and Abby.
Donald I am so sorry about your loss. I remember many memories from Sharpsburg of all us kids playing and going to school together and later at Benvenue. I pray God will give you peace at this time. Prayers for you and your family. Please keep in touch. Pam Gates
Donald and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time of loss! May it comfort you all to know that she is in the arms of our Lord and Savoir and He will be with you all during this time of loss and grief so Lean on Him.
Donald and family, I am so sorry about Bonnie’s passing. I pray that you will cherish all of your good memories and they, along with your friends, family and especially God will uphold you in the coming days. You and your family will be in my prayers, may God bless each of you at this difficult time.