Skeen, Mary Jane Kiser

Passed: 1972-03-27

Age: 83

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1972-03-31

Information: Mrs. Mary Jane Skeen, 83, of 348 Third Ave., Ripley, died at her residence Monday morning following a long illness.  She was born at Kentuck, 21 June 1888, daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Skeen) Kiser.  She is survived by five sons, George of Evans, Peter C. of Melton, Florida, Denny M. of Charleston, Benjamin of Cross Lanes, and Rev. Raymond L. of Cottageville; six daughters, Mrs. Mayme Hammack of DeBary, Floprida, Mrs. Macie Brisendine of Lost City, Hardy county, Mrs. Mabel Gibson and Mrs. Millie Spencer, both of Charleston, Mrs. Margie Southall and Miss Marie Skeen, both of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Margie Hunt of Letart, Ohio; 37 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Skeen.  Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Casto Funeral Home in Evans with Rev. D. C. Guthrie and Rev. Charles Cavender officiating.  Burial will be in the Jackson County Memory Gardens at Cottageville.   (McIntyre)