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April 19, 2009 LaVerta K. Skidmore LaVerta K. Skidmore, better known as "Kay", passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in her home, after fighting a long illness at the age of 69. Born June 4, 1939, in Seiling, Oklahoma, she was the first child of the late Cecil and LaRayne Brown. After moving to Springfield, Kay attended Central High School where she was a member of the Kilties and swim team. After graduation from high school, Kay met and married G. Paul Skidmore, the love of her life, and they settled in to raise their two children, Rick and Brenda. She and her husband enjoyed life to the fullest during their nearly 46 years of marriage. A long time resident of Springfield, Kay had many friends and belonged to numerous organizations and clubs through the years. She was a lifetime member of Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to being a loving wife and nurturing mother, Kay enjoyed bowling, swimming, water ballet, traveling, fishing and gambling. Kay and Paul spent most of their time in Rice Camp at Table Rock Lake. Kay always had a bright smile to light up any room and a funny joke to bring a smile to even the saddest face and a helping hand to anyone in need. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandmother, "Granny" Catherine; and her granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Skidmore. Kay is survived by her husband, Paul; her grandfather, Edmund "Bud" Gott of Branson; her son, Rick Skidmore and his daughters, Courtney, Lindsey, Skylar and Lilyanne; her daughter and her husband, Brenda and Tito Rivera and their children, Brandy, Bronson, Tiffany and Matt; a great-grand-daughter, Chloe Marie; and two nieces, KerriLynn Tally and Cassie Turner and their children. Kay also leaves behind very dear, life long friends, Ron and Sara Henderson and Bob Cruse. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., April 21, 2009, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, 1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804. The family asks that donations be sent to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose Ave. Springfield, MO 65804, in heart felt thanks for the care and support given to Kay and her family during her illness. |