Vera L. Skipworth
16 October 1928 - 10 October 2019

Harold W. Skipworth
13 November 1924 - 1 January 2002

Vera Lee Skipworth was born October 16, 1928 in Gunter, Texas, daughter of William Gressett and Margaret Elnora Gressett.  She passed away October 10, 2019 at the age of 90.  Vera married Harold Wayne Skipworth on April 25, 1944.  Vera, or Nanny as she was affectionately known, loved her family unconditionally, loved to quilt and was a fierce competitor when playing 42.  She was also known for her mashed potatoes and they were a favorite dish at any family gathering.
Vera is survived by her children, Weldon Skipworth and wife, Brenda, of Sherman; Helen Commons and husband, Roland, of Anna; Mike Skipworth and fiance, Vicki Mean, of Denison; Bubba Skipworth and wife, Debbie, of Ft. Worth; Rick Skipworth of Sherman; daughter-in-law, Gayle Skipworth, of Howe; brother, Dave Gressett of Tioga; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband; son, Tommy Skipworth; daughter, Linda Kay Skipworth; and grandson, Cameron Skipworth.
Vera's grandsons, Josh Skipworth, Chad Skipworth, Terry Jack Skipworth, Ricky Skipworth, Derek Skipworth, and Jay Skipworth served as pallbearers.  Michael Moore served as honorary pallbearer.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, October 14, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Tioga.  Services were under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home of Van Alstyne.

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