Karen Joyce Skelton's Obituary
Karen J. Skelton, 73, of Lakeland passed away on December 5, 2017. Karen was born in New Bedford Massachusetts to Harold and Florence McGinn. She enjoyed many career paths in her life but her biggest joy was simply being with her family.
Karen is preceded in death by her son David Simpson and her parents.
Karen is survived by husband James “Bubba” Skelton, daughters: Robin and Tammy, six grandchildren, five great grandchild, brother Harold McGinn, sisters: Helen Matthews, Denise Witkop, and Eileen Brigham, along with a host of other family and friends.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 820 Marcum Road Lakeland FL on Friday December 08, 2017 at noon. Internment at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow Florida.
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