
Ollie Belle Koch, 93, of Batesville, passed away on January 20, 2026 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born on January 3, 1933, in Geneva, Alabama, the daughter of Oscar and Ollie “Queen” Owens.
She was a devoted homemaker for her family. She loved staying active with daily exercise and always had a good book in hand.
She is survived by her children: Diane Hughes, Mike Skinner, and Vicki Strecker; grandchildren: David Hughes, Karen Moon, Damien Strecker, Danielle Strecker-Simos, Jeff Skinner and Michelle Reis. She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren.
Ollie was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Wesley Skinner; siblings: Edward Owens, Freddie Owens, Dorothy Petty, Marie Owens, and Ouida Pitts.
Services will be held privately at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Please feel free to leave a memory or message of comfort for Ollie’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.
