Emma Skinner

Emma Jane Skinner, 86, of Edgar, died Friday at The Heritage at College View in Hastings. 

Emma Jane (Ashby) Skinner was born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Longdale, Oklahoma, to John Edward and Daisy D. (Percy) Ashby. After graduating from Longdale High School in 1956, she moved to Nebraska where she met Duane Skinner. They were united in marriage on Dec. 21, 1957, and blessed with the birth of four children: Gary, Gaila, Eddie and Kimberly. Duane and Emma lived and farmed south of Edgar until moving into Edgar in 1979. Her door was always open, and her table was always full. They were together 50 years until Duane’s passing in 2008. Emma moved to Hastings in 2009.

A few of her favorite hobbies were sewing blankets and other projects, shopping, and traveling. She liked to have card parties with her friends, time with family and attending the activities of her children and grandchildren. activities. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Daisy Ashby; son,Gary; husband, Duane; siblings, Almeta, Allen, Jean, Percy and Dennis.

Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Williams Funeral Home in Edgar with Rev. David King officiating. Interment will be at the Edgar Cemetery.