Jessie Lou Skaggs

Jessie Lou Vena Skaggs

Jessie Lou Vena Skaggs, 82, of Worthington, MO passed away at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, MO on August 1, 2014.

Jessie Skaggs was born in Weona, AR on May 30, 1932. She was the daughter of J. B. and Lottie (Shaw) Tucker. Jessie was raised on the family farm, and part of that farm was deeded over to the Good Hope Baptist Church and Cemetery. On July 23, 1949 Jessie married Oran Skaggs in Clay County, AR because they were too young to get married in MO. They were childhood sweethearts.

Jessie kept busy with her favorite craft projects of quilting, crocheting, and macrame. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Grandin and Doniphan and the Good Hope Baptist Church in Grandin, MO. Jessie spent most of her life watching over her neighbors, family, and friends. She assisted with cooking and housekeeping for those who lost their spouses or friends needing nursing care assistance. After Oran’s death in 2004, Jessie moved to Worthington to be closer to family, but never stopped helping generously. She planned weekly shopping and dinner outings with local widows and would be their chauffer. Jessie’s giving heart will be greatly missed.

Jessie Skaggs is survived by a daughter, LouElla Brady and husband Elijah of House Springs, MO. Jessie’s surviving grandchildren are Lisa Kusano and husband Manu of Pflugerville, TX; Becky Gonzalez and husband Rodney stationed with the Army in Germany; Christina Davis and husband Eric of Worthington, MO; Jonathan Brady of Maplewood, MO; and Abby Trignano and husband Shawn stationed with the Army in Seoul, South Korea. Surviving great grandchildren include Madison Kusano, Lucas Kusano, Josh Gonzalez, Joseph Gonzalez, Rachel Gonzalez, Emily Davis, Ariel Trignano, and Sebastian Trignano. Jessie is also survived by a sister Linda Jo Gamblin and husband Leroy of Doniphan, MO.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jessie was preceded in death by three siblings and a great grandchild, Kylie Smith.

A Visitation will be held for Jessie Skaggs on Thursday evening, August 7, 2014 between the hours of 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Playle and Jones Family Funeral Home in Unionville, MO. On Saturday, August 9, 2014 Jessie’s Graveside Service will be held at the Good Hope Cemetery in Grandin, MO at 10:00am.

Memorials for Jessie are suggested to the Good Hope Cemetery and may be entrusted to Playle and Jones Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.