Karon Skaggs

Mrs. Karon Skaggs, 73, of Success, AR., passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Mrs. Skaggs was born July 6, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was a retired teacher having taught in the Neelyville School District in Neelyville, MO. She held a Master’s of Science in Education and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed being a member of her sorority and loved the philanthropy and service events associated with it. She enjoyed time spent with her family, especially the grandsons of whom she was most proud, and for whom she will forever be regarded as “MiMi.” In addition to her love for her family, she enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, sewing, quilting, and teaching her quilting class. She was of the Baptist faith.

On February 19, 1972, she married Benny Skaggs, the love of her life of more than 50 years. Other survivors include their daughter Shannon (Beau) Wilcox of Conway, AR.; grandchildren Graham and Hayes Wilcox; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Aubrey J. and Zelda (Murrell) Ward; brother Jay Ward; and sister Betty Wilkerson.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Herbert Ellis officiating. Burial will follow the service at Corning Cemetery.

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