Some of the most joyful and Gloria Skiles to being generous givers to Florida Baptist Children’s Homes.
Their daughter Kerrie adored children. At age 3, while living on a military base, Kerrie wand Kerrie exclaimed, “Mommy, I want you to meet my new friend!”
Kerrie exhibited a deep love for children all her life.
Two decades later, Kerrie treasured being a first-time aunt as she spoiled her nephew, Josh.
At the age of 24, Kerrie was killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver. Lonn and were uncertain if their daughter’s legacy would be largely forgotten because she was gone at such a young age.
Twelve years later, while attending Northcliff Baptist Church in Spring Hill, they heard a staff member from Florida Baptist Children’s Homes explain how to give a gift to the ministry in honor or memory of a loved one. The Skiles visited our state headquarters in Lakeland eternities of children every day.
Kerrie’s sister, Kim, passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2013. As a legacy of their love for children, Lonn and Gloria created an endowment fund in honor of their daughters.