Joanne Skeeter Myrick,57, of 32347 Rochelle Swamp Road, Newsoms, VA transitioned on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Josephine Skeeter and Claude Skeeter, Jr.
She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. She was an order processor for QVC, Inc. for 20 years until her health failed her. At an early age she joined Mt. Ararat Christian Church.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Melvin Myrick of Newsoms, VA; daughter, Tamika C. Demiel of Suffolk, VA; stepson, Mauriel Turner of Sedley, VA; sister, Rosemary Skeeter of Portsmouth, VA; sister-in-law, Phyllis Rollins of Newsoms, VA; three brothers, Anthony L. Skeeter (Mary Jane) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Larry Skeeter and Claude E. Skeeter of Suffolk, VA; brothers-in-law Leroy Myrick, Stanley Myrick (Jacqueline), Wayne Myrick and Bruce Myrick (Deana) all of Newsoms, VA; mother-in-law, Mary Myrick; aunt, Florine Skeeter of Suffolk, VA, Janet Riddick of New York, Elnora Tranum of New York and Irene Lundry of Suffolk, VA; uncle Frank Skeeter of Suffolk, VA, nieces, Cicily Nicole Skeeter of Portsmouth, VA, Kaylyn Skeeter, London Skeeter and Joselyn Skeeter all of Suffolk, VA; great niece, Tynaeja Davis or Portsmouth, VA; great nephew, Rae’Quon Davis of Portsmouth, VA a host of family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Mt. Ararat Christian Church 1860 Airport Road, Suffolk, Virginia Rev. Dr. George E. Smith of True Gospel Christian Chruch will be deliver the eulogy. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Condolences to the Skeeter-Myrick family may be extended to www.crockerfuneralhome.com. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
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