November 22, 1929 ~ October 7, 2026 (age 96)
Carey Skinner Callaway, passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2026, in Valley, Alabama, at the age of 96.
She was born on November 22, 1929, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and carried the warmth and character of her Alabama roots throughout her life. Carey was the beloved daughter of Charles and Janice Skinner, and sister of Charles William Skinner Jr. “Bud” who preceded her in death. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by kindness, curiosity, and a steady devotion to the people and interests she held dear.
Carey devoted 35 years of service to the pathology division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an Electron Microscopist. Her work reflected both skill and dedication, and she was respected for the care and precision she brought to her profession. Through her long career, she contributed to important scientific work and was proud of the role she played in supporting the mission of the CDC.
Outside of her professional life, Carey embraced the world around her with enthusiasm and wonder. She was a rockhound who treasured the rocks she collected out west, and she found joy in the beauty and variety of the natural world. She loved animals and had a gentle spirit that drew her to them. She also enjoyed woodworking, bird watching, and meeting new people, each of which reflected her patient, observant, and welcoming nature.
Carey will be remembered as a loving and kind woman whose presence brought comfort and warmth to those around her. She is survived by her longtime companion, Judith Lopuszynski, as well as her nieces, Terri Lynn Levie and Susan Michelle Adamson, and her nephew, Arthur Brian Skinner. Her family and friends will remember her with deep affection and gratitude for the many ways she enriched their lives.
Her life was one of quiet strength, enduring love, and genuine interest in others. Carey made lasting connections wherever she went, and she leaves behind a legacy of compassion, intelligence, and grace. Those who knew her will remember her not only for her accomplishments, but also for the kindness she showed and the thoughtful way she moved through the world.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, AL. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. EST. Pastor Rusty Letson will officiate.
Please visit Mrs. Carey’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for her family, to share a memory of Mrs. Carey, or to light a Remembrance Candle in her memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
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