Obituary of Mary Skidmore

Mary Lewis Skidmore, of Point Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Ocean Medical Center. Mary Skidmore has been an active force within the Point Pleasant community for many years, impacting and touching the lives of generations of people. She worked as a secretary in the Point Pleasant school system for over 40 years. For many years, Mary and her husband, Bill, were involved in the student exchange program. Mary's passions were the Rotary Club of Point Pleasant, where she was once President and Rotarian of the Year, and the Rotary District 7500 Gift of Life Program. Both of which she poured her heart and soul into. She was a "Paul Harris Fellow" and in 2011 was bestowed with the "Michael's Heart Award" by the Gift of Life. She was actively involved (and President) of the NJ Association of Educational Office Professionals (NJAEOP.) On two occasions Mary was the President of the B.P.O. Elks Women's Auxiliary. She was continually helping people and organizations and giving to others whenever possible and was recently awarded the Lifetime Leadership Award by the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. She was born in Reidsville, NC, to the late Lee & Fannie Lewis, she had lived in Washington, DC, and has resided in Point Pleasant for fifty-seven years. Her beloved husband, William, predeceased her in 2003. Mary is survived by her son, Lee; his wife, Kim; and her granddaughter, Kellie. She also leaves behind her brother, Paul, and two sisters, Peggy and Esther. Mostly, she leaves behind a legacy of giving to others and friendships built on decades of caring and concern. Mary made an impact on all that she met. She will be missed by many. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 p.m. & 7 - 9 p.m., Sunday, September 23 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road, where at 8:30 p.m. a service will be held. At 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 24, committal service, followed by entombment, will take place at Saint Catharine Cemetery Mausoleum, Sea Girt. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Rotary District 7500, Gift of Life Foundation, PO Box 805, Toms River, NJ 08754. For online condolences to the family visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com