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Fredia Gayle Skidmore

February 16, 1950 — April 13, 2018

Fredia Gayle Skidmore

FREDIA GAYLE WYATT SKIDMORE,  age 68 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Friday, April 13, 2018, in Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tenn. She was a native of Meigs County, Tenn, resident  most of her life of  McMinn County, Tenn. and a  daughter of the late Fred Thomas and Kittye Holland Wyatt.  She was retired from Farm Bureau of McMinn County  and was an active  member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church.

Survivors:

  • Husband of 43 years: Rick Skidmore of Athens, Tenn.
  • Son and Daughter-in-law: Chris and Leslie Skidmore of Athens, Tenn.
  • Two  Grandsons: Preston Skidmore and Spencer  Skidmore
  • Sister: Brenda Walden of  Decatur, Tenn.
  • Brother: Tommy Wyatt of Decatur, Tenn.
  • Two Half Sisters: Patsy Wyatt  Ellis of Cleveland, Tenn., Sandy Wyatt  Cross of Cleveland, Tenn.
  • several nieces and nephews
  • Very Special Friends: James and Joyce Grubb.

Funeral services will be 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 16, 2018 in Allen Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Charla Sherbakoff officiating and special music by The Joyfulettes.

Interment will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Cedar Grove Cemetery

Active pallbearers will Preston Skidmore, Spencer Skidmore, Tanner Collins, Lynn Collins, Jamie O'Daniel, Jeremy Hammond,and Earl Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Willard Walden, Charles Byrd, and Ben Allen.

The family will recieve friends from 5-7 Monday at the church. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tenn. 37303.

Those unable to attend may send condolences at www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Fredia-Skidmore

 Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn. in charge of arrangements.

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Past Services

Visitation

Monday, April 16, 2018

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Monday, April 16, 2018

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Allen Memorial United Methodist

800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303

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Interment

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Allen Memorial United Methodist

800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303

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