Koreen Symone Skinner {Reed} age 53 years passed away on July 2, 2026, in Keansburg, NJ at home due to complications of her battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Koreen was born in Long Branch, NJ.
Although Koreen has been fortunate to claim many towns as “home,” she spent most of her childhood growing up between Long Branch and Red Bank, NJ. She most affectionately loved her time residing in Brooklyn, NY.
Koreen worked as an Office Manager for Manhattan Fire & Safety Corp. LLC. In New York, NY for 21 years before her passing, where she formed a bonus family. Koreen was a dedicated worker and truly adored her work family. She commuted to work right up until the day before her passing.
Koreen truly cherished her only child (son) Warren Orlando Sweet Jr. affectionately referred as “My Love.” Whether you had a personal relationship with her, followed snippets of her life on social media, or had a passing conversation with her, you knew without question her son was her “heartbeat.” He was the only child of Koreen Symone Skinner {Reed} and Warren Orlando Sweet Sr., and they considered him their lovely “miracle.”
Koreen was extremely close to her mother, Shirley Salley {Reed}. She was the kind of daughter who never let a day pass without speaking to her mom.
Koreen was a fiery and unapologetic woman, who loved deeply without judgement.
She was a quick witted, funny, “nonfiltered” kind of person and there was never any guessing in how she felt or what her viewpoints on a topic was. A laugh is guaranteed when in her presence.
She opened her heart and home to many in need.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory one son Warren Orlando Sweet II and God son Dana Boynton aka Dunkin; mother and stepfather Shirley (Lamont) Salley, and father-in-love Warren Sweet; eight siblings Mario (DeShonnda) Johnson, Lamont Johnson, Sukki Reed, Maureen Reed, Gregory Blount, sisters and brother in love Summer (Dyshon) Sweet-Jones, Chae (Tracy) Sweet, and Reubon Sweet; aunts/uncles Lillie (Micheal) Williams, Virginia (Micheal) Barbour, Alexander Annigew, and Joyce Blount; as well as a host of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and special loves.
