Virginia Evelyn

Skinner

Virginia Evelyn Hill Moyer Skinner, age 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was called home to be with the Lord at 6:02 a.m. on October 30, 2026.

Virginia was born on November 4, 1939, in Washington, Georgia, to Alberta Brittain and Willie E. Hill, Sr. Her mother passed away shortly after Virginia's birth. Virginia was raised by her paternal grandparents, Welbon and Ophelia Hill, along with her father, Willie E. Hill, Sr. Although her birth was officially registered as January 15, 1940, her family knew and always celebrated her correct birthday, November 4, 1939.

Virginia graduated from high school in Washington, Georgia, in 1956. During and after her high school years, she spent many summers with her father and siblings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1957, she moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, to live with her paternal aunt and uncle, James and Ruby (Hill) Harris. She later attended Grand Rapids Junior College for several years.

Virginia worked as a dietary aide and assistant at St. Mary's Hospital. Then she was later employed at Sunshine Hospital, which was later called Kent Community Hospital, and years later, she found work at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. After 20 years of employment, she devoted herself to caring for children and others in her community.

Virginia loved the Lord with all her heart and served Him faithfully. She attended Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Rapids for many years, where she served on the usher board and sang in the choir.

A devoted caregiver, Virginia cared for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, children of close friends, and many other children throughout Grand Rapids. She also cared for aging family members and elderly neighbors. Known affectionately as "Mother," "Momma," and "Grandma Virginia," she fed, clothed, welcomed, and watched over countless children, including many of her sons' friends.

Virginia was also a fantastic cook who could make a meal look and taste as though it had come from an upscale restaurant. An avid political enthusiast, she watched the news and kept up with the political climate daily. She was a classy, neat, and sharp dresser, an independent woman, and a skilled financial planner who knew how to make a dollar stretch. Above all, she was gracious, compassionate, kind, and loving toward everyone she knew.

In the early 1960s, Virginia married James Robert "Bobby" Moyer. To this union, three sons were born: Robert Terrace Moyer, Howard Johnson Moyer, and Derek Stephen Moyer. Years later, she married Andrew Nathaniel Skinner, Sr., and to this union, one son was born, Andrew Nathaniel Skinner, Jr.

In late 2019, Virginia was diagnosed with dementia, and her children and family cared for her throughout the remaining years of her life. She later entered the care of Optalis Health and Rehabilitation Services, formerly known as Samaritas. The family is grateful to the many wonderful caregivers at Optalis who cared for Virginia and became part of their family circle.

Virginia was preceded in death by her mother, Alberta Brittain; her father, Willie E. Hill, Sr.; her grandparents, Welbon and Ophelia Hill; her aunts, Zettie Mae Hill-Williams, Elizabeth Hill-Quinn, and Ruby Nell Hill-Harris; her uncles, Welbon "Boise" Hill, Frank Hill, Ammie Hill, Andrew Hill, and Robert Hill, Sr.; her sister, Marche G. Hill; and her grandson, Andrew N. Skinner II.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Robert (Ogenia) Moyer, Howard (Alisa) Moyer, Derek Moyer, and Andrew (Carla) Skinner; her sisters, Litterean Hill, Juanita Hill, and Gloria Hill-Shields; her brothers, William "Butch" Hill and Marquis Hill; her grandchildren, Robert O. Moyer, Virginia Moyer, Airreol Harmon, Leah Moyer, Kirsten Barnes, Shannon Malloy, Mallory Malloy, Alexis Moyer, Sarah Moyer, Dana Jones, and Andreasia Skinner; and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Virginia's loving presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.