Carolyn M. Skipper

Carolyn Skipper March 1, 1961 August 23, 2009 Carolyn Skipper, 48 of Live Oak, Florida passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009, in Shands @ AGH in Gainesville, FL. She was a native and lifelong resident of Live Oak, FL. Carolyn began her career as an EMT later becoming a paramedic, she joined the Suwannee County Rescue team in 1982, then the Hamilton County Rescue in 2002. She was the 2003 Paramedic of the year for Hamilton County Rescue. Carolyn loved her job and touched many lives throughout her career. In her spare time she loved to fish and enjoyed cooking. She was predeceased by her father, Jerry Skipper and brother, Richard Skipper all of this year. She is survived by her mother, Jeannie Skipper, Live Oak, FL; one brother, Robert Skipper, Live Oak, FL; one sister, Elizabeth Skipper, Live Oak, FL; two aunts, Clarice Galloway, Live Oak, FL; Jeri Christofferson, Henderson, Nevada; her close friend Sally Roman, Live Oak, FL; and faithful dog, Henry. Visitation was held 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Friday, August 28, 2009 at Harris Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 Hwy 90 West, Lake City, FL 32055.