Barbara Ann Murray Skipper, age 71

Barbara Ann Murray Skipper, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017.

Born June 5, 1945 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hollis Fowler and Lora Blackwell Randolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Murray Nolen; son, Wayne "Ronnie" Murray Jr., three brothers, Charles "Booster" Fowler, Larry Richard Fowler, and James Lester Fowler.

Those left to cherish his memory include her son-in-law, Arnold Nolen; stepmother of her children, Gaynelle Murray; a granddaughter; and a grandson,. She is also survived by four sisters, Betty Louise Graham, Margie Ruff, Mary "Pug" Greene and husband Prestor. Linda Anders and husband Clayton; and one brother, Danny Robert Fowler.

The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Billy Poe Jones officiating.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.