Paula Lynn Skipper

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Paula Lynn Skipper, 65, widow of Terry James Shepard, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at her home.

Born February 28, 1950, in Manning, she was a daughter of the late Dolphus Leon Skipper and the late Frances Capell Skipper. She was retired from the Piggly Wiggly in Manning, she enjoyed watching detective shows, westerns, old movies and especially John Wayne. She was considered an angel on earth by her family, friends and all who knew her.

She is survived by a son, Jay Shepard (Teresa) of Gable; a daughter, Lynn Shepard (Mike) of Sumter; a brother, Bubba Skipper (Gayle) of Conway; a sister, Patsy Riley (Billy Joe) of Manning; five grandchildren, Ashlynn Pritchard, Terry James Shepard (Sierra), Christina Shepard (Robert), Mason Shepard and Carson Shepard; two great-grandchildren, Terry James Shepard, Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Delahunt; and a number of beloved nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Neal Hodge officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at Stephens Funeral Home and at other times at the home, 5822 Paxville Highway in Manning.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.

Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory, 304 N. Church St. in Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org