Emma Skinner

Emma Jane Skinner, 86, of Edgar, died Friday at The Heritage at College View in Hastings.

Emma Jane (Ashby) Skinner was born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Longdale, Oklahoma, to John Edward and Daisy D. (Percy) Ashby. After graduating from Longdale High School in 1956, she moved to Nebraska where she met Duane Skinner. They were united in marriage on Dec. 21, 1957, and blessed with the birth of four children: Gary, Gaila, Eddie and Kimberly. Duane and Emma lived and farmed south of Edgar until moving into Edgar in 1979. Her door was always open, and her table was always full. They were together 50 year...