Obituaries
Obituaries

Skinner, Louise

March 24, 2024

SKINNER (Forte), Louise

Age 82, of Buford, GA, passed away on March 21, 2024. Graveside Service on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, College Park, GA.

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Funeral Home Information

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

5755 Mallory Road

College Park, GA

30349

http://www.forestlawnmemgardens.com

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