Artis Joyner Skinner, age 86, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland B. Skinner, Sr.; two sons, Garland B. Skinner, Jr., and Joseph Ray Skinner; and one grandson, Jeffrey Wayne Skinner.
She is survived by one son, Mitchell and wife, Rachel, Skinner of Rocky Mount; one sister, Becky White of Rocky Mount; special sister-in-law, Ruth Joyner; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Skinner; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held September 28, 2013 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
 In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Johnson Funerals and Cremations, Rocky Mount.