Mary Madeline (Rowe) Skeens Obituary (1917

Mary Madeline Skeens, 83, of Fort Gay, WV died Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at Woodland Oaks Health Care. Mrs. Skeens was born April 10, 1917 in Fort Gay, a daughter of the late William and Laura Vipperman Rowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenos Skeens, in 1975. She was a housewife and a member of Tabors Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include 3 sons, Paul Skeens of Mansfield, OH, Glen Skeens of Copus Cove, TX and Carl Doug Skeens of Fort Gay; one sister, Emily Tackett of Ashland; 3 brothers, Bill Rowe, Jr.,, of Fort Gay, Joe Rowe of Fallsburg, and Trimble Rowe of Louisville; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Herman Wellman Saturday, Jun 17, at Young Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa. Burial was in Skeens family cemetery, Fort Gay. Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.