Jean Pardon Skillman

Mrs. Jean Pardon Skillman, of Griffith Place West, Owensboro, died Saturday, March 2, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Skillman, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Isla Hamilton Pardon, was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. Her husband, William R. Skillman, Sr. preceded her in death in 1995.

Mrs. Skillman was a member of The First Baptist Church of Owensboro, and was a member of the churchs Joy Sunday school class. She had been a member of The Cotillion Club, which was the forerunner of todays Junior League of Owensboro. Her favorite activity was working in her yard. She had also enjoyed golf and playing tennis with her group called The Girls. Mrs. Skillman had been a member of the General Evan Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Surviving Mrs. Skillman are her three children, Ray Skillman of Greenwood, Indiana, Jan Skillman Evans and Dr. John Skillman, both of Owensboro, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Friends may call at Glenn Funeral Home from 4 PM until 8 PM Monday, March 5, and from 1 PM until 3 PM Tuesday. The funeral service for Mrs. Skillman will be 3 PM Tuesday in the chapel of Glenn Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Garry Baldwin and Rev. Bob Farmer Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Hospice Association, 723 Harvard Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301 or First Baptist Church, 230 J.R. Miller Boulevard, Owensboro, KY 42303. Memorial contribution envelopes are available at the funeral home.