Patricia Skillern

Patricia Ann Skillern was born April 29, 1957 to her parents Gertha (Creda) Irvin and Pete Skillern in East Chicago, IN.

Affectionately known as “Little Woman,” she attended Washington Elementary School and Roosevelt High School in East Chicago, IN. 

Everyone who encountered Patricia knew her by her nickname, Little Woman, due to her short stature. Despite her short stature, she did not mind speaking her mind and telling you like it is. She loved being around her family and friends and having a good time. She will be greatly missed by all. 

Patricia Ann Skillern passed away November 27, 2021 in Richfield, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents Gertha (Creda) Irvin and Pete Skillern; stepfather Robert Irvin; son Damen Tyrone Washington and brother Eric Terrell Irvin. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her two sisters Evangelist Linda Johnson and Elizabeth (companion Benny Hawkins) Irvin both of East Chicago, IN; six brothers Johnnie (Debra) Mosley of Indianapolis, IN, Robert Irvin, Jr. and Mark Irvin both of East Chicago, IN, Harry (Aletha) Irvin of Hammond, IN, Willie (Mondella) Irvin of Gary, IN and Paul (Kathy) Irvin of Glendale, AZ; six grandchildren Damen Washington, Jr., Lavon Washington, Tychina Washington, Diamond Washington and Yasmine Washington, all of Gary, IN and Jasmine Washington of Atlanta, GA; 10 aunts Evangelist Lillie Cobb, Evangelist Erma Jean (Chris) Fenderson and Shukriyyah Cobb, all of Gary, IN, Pastor Helen Hargrove, Betty (David) Harris, Geneva (Bernard) Patterson of East Chicago, IN, DeVelma Anthony, Dessie (Caldonia) Jernigan of Hammond, IN and Evelyn Pharms of Beecher, IL; uncles Elder Eddie B. (Missionary Carolyn) Cobb, Milton Cobb, Carl (Brenda) Cobb, all of Gary, IN and Donald Lee Pharms of East Chicago, IN and a host of other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

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