Peggy Hawkins Skinner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the age of 91 years. Peggy was born May 2, 1933 in Eufaula, Alabama to parents, Mary Louise and Roscoe Hawkins. She graduated from Orrville High School in 1951. She was united in marriage in Selma Alabama to James B. Skinner of Marlin, Texas in February 1954. They moved to south Texas where Jim served as a pilot in the Air Force. After his retirement from the Air Force, Jim and Peggy moved to Dallas, Texas to raise their three boys. After living in several Texas towns, they settled in Waco, Texas during their retirement from the US Postal Service.
Peggy was a strong Christian, hard worker and devoted wife and mother. She loved hosting parties and always made the best food. Anyone who came to her house left with a full belly. She cared for people deeply and never met a stranger. She was a loyal friend and confidant to many people and never lost touch with her friends and family from both Alabama and Texas. Peggy was a devoted member of her church. She volunteered at local nursing homes for many years to help the elderly not feel alone. But her main pride and joy were her two grandchildren Clayton Skinner and Elizabeth (Skinner) Gai. She never missed their sporting events, band concerts or award ceremonies. She made sure they left her house with a full gas tank and a hand-full of food. She also took pride in her role as a Great-Grandmother to Elizabeth’s three boys. To know Peggy, is to love her.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Louise and Roscoe Hawkins; her son, David Skinner; and her husband, Jim Skinner.
Survivors include her sons, William (Bill) Skinner, and Andy Skinner and wife Kris Skinner; grandson, Clayton Skinner and wife Kaitlyn Skinner; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Skinner) Gai and husband Philip Gai along with their three boys, Chandler, Cohen and Anderson. Also, survived by many extended family members that she loved very much.
Celebration of Life: 11AM Friday, December 6, 2024 at Renew Church, 6509 Bosque Blvd. in Waco, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Renew Church in Peggy’s memory.
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