Lily Frances Skinner

Lily Frances Skinner, born on May 30, 1944 passed away on April 17, 2020 and is preceded in death by her parents, William K. Thomas Sr and Pauline Ringer Thomas; and siblings, Patsy A. Hamilton, Norma J. Ross and William K. Thomas Jr.

Born in Columbus Ohio and raised in Hanford Village, Lily graduated East High School before joining the United States Navy. Upon returning to Columbus she continued serving by working at Rickenbacker and the Defense Supply Center Columbus, formally DCSC. After retiring from Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), she went on to work for the Ohio Attorney Generals Office, in childcare and spent her last years in retail at Walmart.

A faithful believer, Lily was first baptized at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and until her passing continued to spread the message of God’s love through her card ministry. She enjoyed arts and crafts, the holidays, and reading.

She is survived by her two children, Philip C. Skinner (Lisa Baldwin Skinner), and Avis Skinner; grandchild, Olivia E. Skinner; siblings, Sunda Milner, Philip M. Thomas (Cheryl L. Thomas); and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

She will always be remembered for her kindness and charity towards others.

Private services Friday, May 1, 2020 at COP East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.