Cochran – LaVerne L. Skinner age 94, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in The Lodge Rehab Center in Warner Robins. Memorial services will be private.

Mrs. Skinner, born in Dodge County, had lived in Empire and Cochran all her life. She was the wife of the late John Walker Fountain and Daris Skinner and preceded in death by her grandson, James Martin Reeves. She was homemaker and a member of Cochran First Baptist Church.

Survivors are her children, Johnny Fountain of Lizella and Jackie Pender of Cochran; grandchildren, Steve (Mandy) Reeves, Sheree (Jim) Nadeau and Alex Fountain; great grandchildren, Sheridan Nadeau, Logan Nadeau, Katlyn Van Buren and Christopher (Kelly) Sodowski; eleven great-great grandchildren; her sister, Mary Sue Smith of Gray; several nieces and nephews.