Katie Skeens Obituary
In loving memory of Katie Skeens (Boston, Massachusetts), who departed this world on March 30, 2026 at the age of 84. Katie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Joyner and Mattie Joyner (Greene); her brothers, Izel "Ike" Greene, Clarence Joyner, Abraham "Uke" Joyner and Sylvester "Boot" Joyner; and her pet Theodore.
She is survived by: her husband Edward Earl Skeens; her daughter Evangelist Juanita; her sister Sonja Skeens; her child Day; her sisters, Tammer Lee Joyner, Thelma Edmondson, Elder Dorothy Kelley (Jessie), Deloris Louise Tatum, Linder Carol Joyner and Dieann Joyner; her daughters, Juanita Skeens, Angela Michelle Skeens, Sonja Denise Skeens, Sharon Lynette Booker and Chiquita Kay Skeens (Karon); her grandchildren, Quantai Nita James (Andrea), Rashaud Christopher Skeens, Shawn Edward Booker, Hakeem Skeens, Shaquan Dominique Booker (Tatsyana), Juwan Khiry Skeens, MacKenzie LeTorré Skeens, Shamaun Maurice Booker, Shamiya Monae Booker, Karon Powell Jr., Kason Powell and Chantel Francis; her great grandchildren, Rashaud Jr., Essence, Raelyn, Riley, Jayce, Amelia, Ashawn, Jasiyah, Ja'Leah, Miracle, Jurnee, Janiya, Jason, Ivory, Iriel and Raphael; her sons, Anthony Earl Frasier (Sylvia), Larry Frasier (Patricia) and Corey Gordon; her grandchildren, Lakeisha, Precious, Larry Jr., Nicole, Camori, Kiori, Camaya and Kairi; her children, Nelson, Jamal, Chakeem Jr., Lil George, Vonita, Serenity, Ka'yana and Ta'nae; her goddaughters, Donna Grady and Tanisha Isaac; and her pets, Sam, ShiKaar, Thanos Thrax and Remy. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
