It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Patricia A. Skeens, 73, of Decota who passed away April 27, 2025, at home. Born on August 4, 1951, her loss is deeply felt by all who loved her. Patricia’s immense pride lay in helping with the upbringing of her grandchildren; their achievements were her crowning glory. They brought joy and purpose to her life. Her love will live on in their hearts.

She was retired from CAMC after 42 years and was a 1969 graduate of East Bank High School. Patricia attended the Sharon Church of God where she was saved and baptized on April 17, 2016. Patricia was an avid reader and was well known as the family cook, using her cooking talents to express her love. Patricia’s meals were the heart of family gatherings. She will be missed and the memories we have will be cherished.

Preceding her in death were her grandmother, Mabel Crum; father, Hewitt Williams Sr.; brothers, Jack Pennington, Bunn Crum, Basil Crum and sisters, Rita Schivelier and Peggy Williams.

Surviving are her loving husband of 49 years, Carl David ‘Bear’ Skeens; daughters, Michelle Igo (David) of Leewood, Tennille Cooper (Jason) of Dawes; mother, Patsy Williams of Leewood; brother, Hewitt Elmer Williams Jr. of Dry Branch; sisters, Chess Stover of Acme, Charlene Crum of South Charleston; grandchildren, Eli Hewitt Cooper, Lucas David Cooper and Zeva Kate Cooper; sister-in-law, Donna Maggard and brothers-in-law Jack Schivelier, Jack Skeens and Jim Skeens.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Sharon Church of God with Pastor Carl Runyon officiating. Interment will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church on Thursday.

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”