Grace M Skillman, 93 of Shelbyville, IN passed away on Saturday, April 09,
2016, at Major Hospital, Shelbyville.

Born  February 23, 1923 in Shelbyville, IN, She was the Daughter of Arthur
Benefiel and Mary (Richardson)  Benefiel.

Grace married Everett Skillman on Saturday, July 17, 1943 and he preceded
her in death on Jan 31, 2014.  They were married 70 years.

Grace is survived by children, Betty Cox, Darlington, IN, Gloria Moon,
Shelbyville, IN, Ray (Karen) Skillman, Jacksonville, FL,, Richard Skillman,
Shelbyville,  IN,, Lois Ann (Gary) Plunkett, Shelbyville, IN,, Carl (Sandy)
Skillman, Tallassee, AL, 13 grandchildren and 32 great grand children.

Mrs. Skillman was preceded in death by parents, husband ,son, Larry E
Skillman, daughter-in-law - Carolyn Skillman, son-in-law - James A Cox,
great-grandson - Maverick Plunkett,

Mrs. Skillman  retired from TRW Cinch  and was a member of Bible Holiness
Church. She loved  atttending church, reading, spending time with her
family, and cherished family meals on fridays.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from  4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at
Murphy-Parks Funeral Service703 South Harrison St. Shelbyville, In 46176

Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016 10:00 AM at the
funeral home with Rev. Joseph Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery Shelbyville IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Holiness Church, 906 S. Tompkins
St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176.

Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the
services for Mrs. Skillman.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.