Patricia 'Patti' Skinner, 58, of Jarrettsville

Patricia "Patti" Skinner, 58, of Jarrettsville, passed away on Feb. 27, 2017. Patti was the daughter of the late Joseph Jennings Norman and Joan Barbara (Jardinski) Norman. Patti was employed by the Maryland State Police (MSP) for 38 years. She began her career as a Police Communications Operator (PCO) supporting several different installations, the last being the Bel Air Barrack. She transitioned to MSP Headquarters where she held various positions, the most recent being a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Auditor.

Patti was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pylesville, the Maryland Troopers Association and the Bowleys Point Yacht Club. Patti was a regular volunteer supporting the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge raising funds for Special Olympics Maryland.

Patti was a wonderful wife and mother and loved being a grandmother. She was part of a close-knit family and was an amazing sister. Patti loved spending time with her husband on their boat as they cruised the Chesapeake Bay. She loved to travel and had an affinity for turtles and collecting seashells. She loved to listen to books and worked jigsaw and Sudoku puzzles. She loved spending time with her family.

All those who knew Patti admired her for her sense of humor, strength of character, outstanding work ethic, love of family and speaking her mind. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and work colleagues.

Patti is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jeffrey G. Skinner; daughters, Danielle Skinner McDonald and her husband Patrick of Nottingham and Casey Lynn Skinner and her fiancé Michael of White Hall; grandchildren, Stella Lynn Skinner of White Hall and Samuel Jennings McDonald of Nottingham; siblings, Mickey Joseph Norman and his wife Tricia, Donna Marie Meyers, Richard Edward Norman and his wife Barbara, Mary Theresa Martinelli and her husband Leo, James Matthew Norman and his girlfriend Charlotte, Jerome Patrick Norman and girlfriend Barbara, and Catherine Ann Norman and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be from 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1; as well as 2–4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, at McComas Funeral Home, 1317 Cokesbury Rd., Abingdon, MD US 21009.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 6, at St. Mary of the Assumption, 1021 St. Mary's Rd., Pylesville, MD 21132.

Cemetery: Highview Memorial Gardens, 3433 Fallston Rd., Fallston, MD 21047.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MATTS (Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society), P.O. Box 2232, Baltimore, MD 21203.

— Obituary and service information from McComas Funeral Home