
Mary Ella Skinner
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Mary Ella Skinner, 67, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday July 11, 2024, at 11:07 p.m.
Mary was born January 4, 1957, in Elyria Ohio. Mary loved God. She joined Bethany Baptist church of Elyria and accepted Christ at early age. She was an active member. Mary graduated from Elyria High School in 1976. Mary retired from U.S. Steel in 2000. She joined Church of the North Coast of Lorain and served as a missionary director in Haiti for 5 years. Mary resided in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2009 where she was a volunteer for her Home Church. She was a prayer warrior.
Mary enjoyed learning, books and music. She was a captivating wordsmith when spoke. Mary loved word puzzles. She enjoyed playing the arcade game Ms. Pac-Man. Mary also loved elephants, a fact which was evident throughout nearly every room in her home. Mary cared for her family.
She will be missed by her husband; Dennis J. Skinner of Charlotte NC, daughter; Angell R. Gladden (Byron Sr.) of Rock Hill SC, son; Rolondo A. Ransom (Marielle) of Fort Mill SC, stepdaughter; Serina Kelley (Sam) of Florida, stepson; James Skinner (Emily) of California, grandsons; Byron Gladden Jr., BriYon Gladden, granddaughters; Jadin Gladden, Anissa Ransom, step-grandchildren; Farez Murshidi, Cody Kelley, Madisyn Skinner, Kaile Skinner, Machete Skinner, Matthew Kelley, Samuel Kelley, Jacob Walker, great-niece; Aysia Hildreth, great-grandson; Tyron Gladden, father; Charles Ransom Jr., sisters; Denise Morris, Rhonda Ransom, brothers; Dennis Ransom, Charles Ransom III and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Marietta Ransom, son, Andre Ramon Ransom.
Celebration of Life ceremony will be Friday July 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Judah Church, 12615 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte NC with Pastor Bruce Franklin officiating.
Professional services entrusted to Robertson Funeral and Cremation Service, 10310-300 Feldfarm Lane, Charlotte NC 28210; (704)752-7710.
