Alivene Skinner

Alivene Blanche Skinner, 86, Bolivar, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Parkview Health Care Facility. She was born March 31, 1927, in Polk County, Missouri, the daughter of James L. and Lillie (Howard) Payne. Her early school years were spent in Polk County country schools, and she was a 1945 graduate of Hermitage High School. She was saved at the age of twelve and was baptized into the fellowship of Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church. It was there that she met the boy who would become her husband, James W. Skinner. They were married October 20, 1944 and were blessed to share 48 years and two children-Stephen and Leanne. Alivene and James returned to Missouri following his discharge from the U.S. Army and settled in Springfield. They became charter members of True Hope Missionary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school classes. She also was involved in the PTA and the Dogwood Garden Club and worked in the circulation department of the Springfield News-Leader for many years. Following James’ death, Alivene returned to Polk County to make Bolivar her home. She spent many happy days as a volunteer at the Mashburn Learning Center. She enjoyed taking care of flowers—first at her duplex and later at Butterfield Residential Center—painting and travel. All family was very important to Alivene-from immediate family to distant cousins-and she enjoyed spending time with all of them. She also loved her church family at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and appreciated the love they returned. In addition to her parents, Alivene was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Skinner; brothers Frank, Milton and Marvin Payne; sisters Neta Ragsdale and Beulah Mashburn. She is survived by son, Stephen Skinner and wife Sally of Bowling Green, KY; one daughter, Leanne Crain and husband Ben of Mechanicsburg, PA; sister, Emma Breshears and husband Don of Independence, MO; brother, James L. Payne and wife Betty of Bolivar, MO; Also her Four Grandchildren, Douglas Skinner and wife Marcia, Vance Crain and wife Lisa, Sarah Welch and husband Kent and Amy Crain. And Seven Great Grandchildren, Ryan Skinner, Rheagan Skinner and Treyton Skinner. Anna Crain and Lauren Crain, Aidan Welch and Liam Welch. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Pat Jones, who made church attendance possible for her the last several years. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 5-7 pm in the Butler Chapel in Bolivar. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Douglas Skinner officiating. Musical Soloist will be Janice Rice singing "Precious Memories" and "Where The Roses Never Fade". Diane Crain will be the Pianist. The Grandchildren and their familys will sing "Amazing Grace". Alivene's casket will be closed at service time. Burial will follow in the Payne Cemetery at Polk under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar. Casketbearers will be Dan Breshears, Gene Grant, Jerry Grant, Gary Mashburn, Kyle Jones and Doyle Payne. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church or the Alzheimers Association % Butler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 11, Bolivar, MO 65613 Friends may sign the guest book at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Alivene Skinner

March 31, 1927 - May 29, 2013