Obituary of Elizabeth Binford Skinner

Phoenix, AZ Elizabeth Binford Skinner, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Bedford, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Always Home Assisted Living Center in Phoenix. Born September 5, 1926 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Rollie and Gertrude (Binford) Tindal. She married Keith Peterson on August 25, 1946 and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1981. She later married Robert N. Skinner and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1999. She was a homemaker and a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of Tri Kappa Sorority and enjoyed playing bridge. Survivors include three sons, Richard and Steve Peterson both of New Albany, IN and Mark Peterson of Chandler, AZ; two grandchildren, Katie Peterson of Wilmington, Delaware and Sarah Peterson of Indianapolis; a step-granddaughter, Stacie Brown of Phoenix, AZ; a step-grandson, Jason Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and a brother, Rollie. Funeral Information Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 pm on Friday, May 24th at Cresthaven Memory Gardens with Rev. Beth Ann Cook officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, May 24th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church.