January 21, 1964 – October 11, 2018

Mrs. Jeannette Marie Skipper age 54 of Skeenah Gap Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 11, 2018 following an extended illness. Mrs. Skipper was born on Jan. 21, 1964 in Covington, GA., step-daughter of Leon Henry & daughter of Bobby Long & the late Sheila Lane Henry. Jeannette was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She loved going to thrift stores, dancing, flowers, gardening, watching her birds and most of all spending time with her family. Jeannette attended Fairview Baptist Church.

Surviving Mrs. Skipper are her loving husband and best friend of thirty eight years, Antony Skipper of Blairsville, one daughter and son in law, Shannon and David Haynes of Blairsville, two sons, James Willis and Darryl Hutenson both of Monticello, GA., six sisters, Angie (William) Day of Covington, Angie Lackey of Winder, Roxanne (Christopher) Henry of Oxford, GA., Christy (Tabitha) Crow of Conyers, Candy (Christopher) Denier of Anderson, SC.,  Misty (Randy) Watkins of Cartersville, one brother, James Long of Mansfield, GA., nine grandchildren, Ariel and Serenity Mincey, Noah Haynes, Bella Carlile, Bailey Willis, Tristin, Sherry, Ansley and Caiden Hutchenson, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday October 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm from the Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Jones and Brother William Day Sr. officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Jeannette’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services at the church.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com