Emily Horrell Skinner, 81, of Hampstead passed gently from her earthly life Monday, February 14, 2022 at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born September 9, 1940 in Pender County to Herman and Annie Dell Moore Horrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Arthur Cecil "A.C." Skinner, Jr.; infant twin daughters, Kaye and Faye; and brother, Kenneth Ray Horrell.

Emily is survived by her son, Steven Cecil Skinner (Lynn Dee); daughters, Becky Skinner Webb (Gregg) and Jan Skinner Best (John); grandchildren, Steven C. Skinner, Jr. (Anna), Brooklyn S. Kennedy (Cory), Tyler Webb, Caroline Webb, Jack Best, and Jacob Best; great grandchildren, Tyler, Lily, Cooper, Brady, and Baylor; sisters, Barbara Murray, Sylvia Ketch (Lew), and Rose Murray; brother, Donnie Horrell; many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was a faithful member of Hampstead Baptist Church where she and AC attended for many years. Emily looked forward to meeting with her Bible Study Group.

Emily was a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace; an instrument of God's love on this earth. She was a loving wife, great mom and exceptional grandmother. Emily created a home filled with sunshine and smiles as she loved entertaining family and friends. Emily's sweet spirit and radiant smile will be missed.

The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with service beginning in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Joey Canady will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Potts Memorial Church Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Emily's caregivers Rebecca, Tina, Donna, Jamie, Renee, Felicia, Shauna, Christy, Melanie and the LifeCare nurses for the excellent care given to Emily.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., NC 28401.

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A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.