Maryland Skittlethorpe Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Maryland Skittlethorpe (Edenton, North Carolina), who passed away on October 16, 2025 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maryland Skittlethorpe to pay them a last tribute.
As Maryland departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Maryland may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Maryland leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Edward Skittlethorpe and Cora Leary Skittlethorpe; and his wife Lillian Russell Skittlethorpe. He is survived by: his children, Jackie Pierce (Adal) of Windsor, NC, Patti Tynch (Stan, Jr.) of Edenton, Linda Ricks (Jimmie) of Boykins, VA, Nancy Jess of Edenton, Doug Grant (Karla) of Kingsland, TX and Steve Grant (Kay) of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by twenty-three grandchildren, forty-three great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Edenton First Assembly, 1201 West Queen Street, Edenton, NC 27932.
