of Hopkins, died Monday September 13, at her home. Sarah was born January 8, 1930 in Cartersville, GA, the daughter of McKinley and Leah (Gibson) Simmons. On May 4, 1958 she married Howard Skinner of Hopkins. Together they had 3 children, Homer of Bloomingdale, Leah and (Bill) Halstead of Allegan, and Comer of Hopkins, 2 grandsons, Isaac and (Julie) and Isaiah and (Alli) Halstead, and her great granddaughter, Kendall Marley Halstead, 3 special nieces, Jeanine, Joyce and Janie Lou. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister, all of Cartersville GA. Sarah was a Georgia peach, transplanted to Monterey farm life, where she became a friend to everyone, always upbeat and positive in everything she did. She enjoyed her chicken and egg business, but was best known for her southern hospitality. She always welcomed more guests at mealtime. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 pm. Pastor Rick Fritz will officiate. Interment will be at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Twp., with a luncheon to follow at Monterey Center United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wings of Hope Hospice, Monterey Center United Methodist Church, or the Sarah Skinner, Hopkins FFA Memorial Scholarship Fund.