Obituary of Linda A. Skiff

Linda Skiff, 62, of Cortland,N.Y. died Wednesday, July 20th at home surrounded by her family and close family friends. Born September 14, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Francis and Viola Skiff. She was a dedicated mother and highly devoted to her grandchildren,some would even say her grandchildren were her best friends. She was predeceased by herfour month oldgrandson, Cory James Hathaway on December 14, 1990. She is survived by her only sibling and best friend Marilyn Skiff, her children, John(Christina) Shutts and their children; Shaun, Mason and Justin Shutts of Richford, Tammy Shutts and her children; Keyonna, Corrina, Cassondra and Casson Hathaway of Cortland,Melissa Shutts and her children; Syletha and Shai-Ann Jones, Bret and Brianna Copes of Cortland,David Phillips and his children; Alec and Emiliegh Paige Phillips, Makenna and Kaylee Ayers of Cortland. She is also survived by her nieces;Diane(Michael)Martin of Fayetteville, G.A. and Donna(Mark)Dimorier andher step-children; Kailee and Madison of McGraw, N.Y., Her step daughter, Angela Phillips-Kowalewski and her children; Melaina and Domonick of Cortland,step-daughter, Jody Marcellus and her children; Chelsea Marshall and Juliana Evangelistaof Homer. A memorial service will be held Monday July 25 at True and Living House of Prayer, 3 West Main St, McGraw, N.Y. at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends and family at the church from 1:00-2:00pm prior to theservice. Arrangements are in the care of the Wright-Beard Funeral Home of Cortland I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I never met Linda but I know Marilyn just thought the world of her. I wish u all the best. I will not be able to go as I lost my son and Mom last yr and Its to much for me to go to another funneral. I am so sorry if I can bew of help just call. Terry