Bessie Marie Skelton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

BESSIE SKELTON Bessie Marie Skelton, age 77, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at her home. She was born July 28, 1942 in Valley Park, Missouri, a daughter of the late Virgil and Faye (Rogers) Lucas. Bessie grew up in the St. Louis, Missouri area. She moved to Florida where she attended Cosmetology School and became a hairdresser. After a move to South Carolina, she worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Bausch and Lomb. Bessie retired to Versailles, Missouri three years ago. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In her free time, she was an avid crafter. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and embroidery to name a few. Most of all, spending time with her family brought her joy. Survivors include four children, Connie Williams of Versailles, Missouri, Brian Wagner and wife Dawn of Truxton, Missouri, Sandy Greenwell and husband Eddie of Greenville, South Carolina and Alan Skelton and wife Sandra of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four siblings, Jim Lucas of St. Louis, Missouri, Hilda Barfield of Dunnellon, Florida, Glen Lucas of West Plains, Missouri and Cliff Lucas of Dunnellon, Florida and a host of nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Bessie Marie Skelton

July 28, 1942 - April 13, 2020

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