Betty Jacqueline (Jacki) Skidmore

Betty Jacqueline (Jacki) Skidmore, departed this life on April 4, 2018.

She was born February 13, 1941 in Elizabeth, Arkansas to Hayden Doyle Skidmore and Mary Louise Ware Skidmore.

Betty loved good food, cookbooks, movies, computer games, gardening and fishing. She never knew a stranger and had the gift to gab.  She either liked you or she didn’t, it was black or white.  If you wronged her, she never forgot. She had a strong sense of right and wrong and a great sense of humor.

Survivors include: one sister, Linda Leonard; two sons, David Pierson and Dennis Pierson; and two daughters, Linda Conroy and Lori (Earl) Scheidt. Her greatest treasures called her “Meme,” grandchildren; Jacki (Nathan) Borgmeyer, Stacy Pierson, Madison Pierson, Cody Pierson, Samantha Pierson and Preston Scheidt; great-grandchildren, Alexa Rose (Lexi) and Cora Lynn Borgmeyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Gladys Skidmore, son, Larry Pierson and beloved dogs Bambi and Phoebe.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. As a child, her dad’s job in the oil industry caused them to move frequently. This contributed to her love of the open road.

The family takes comfort that they were with her in her final hours, she is no longer in pain and is now reunited with her dad and son, whom she missed and loved dearly.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 10, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in California. Pastor Evandro Kopper will officiate.

Family will greet friends from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 9 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family.

Condolences

  1. Keith Jonea on April 6, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Linda & Lori, sorry to hear the news about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!



  2. Joey Ridenour on April 6, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Dear Lori and Family,

    Just wanted to let you know we’re remembering your mom in our prayers and sending lots of caring thoughts your way.

    Thinking of You and Wishing you Peace During this Difficult Time,

    Joey Ridenour



  3. Esther White on April 6, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Dear Lori and Family,

    Thinking of you and sending you my love and prayers on your loss.

    Esther White



  4. Melody and Doug Smith on April 6, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Linda and family, so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. Will remember her always.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all. Mel and Doug



  5. Sharron on April 6, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Lori, Linda and all of Aunt Betty’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful soul and will be missed by many, both near and far away. Sharron (James) Lane



  6. Kathy Thomas on April 6, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    Dear Lori,

    I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I am thinking of you and your family during this time of loss.

    Wishing you peace and comfort,



  7. Jodeana Pralle on April 6, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    What a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your mother! I’m so sorry for her passing, I will be trying very hard to make it to the funeral. Lot’s of love and prayers for all of you.
    Jodeana Pralle



  8. Margaret Pierson on April 6, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    So Sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.



  9. Adrian Guerrero on April 7, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Lori, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.



  10. Val Smith on April 7, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    Dear Lori,
    What a nice tribute to your mom and such great memories for years to come. I wish you and your family comfort in the memories and legacy of your mom.

    Val Smith



  11. Liane Kuhn on April 8, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    I know how hard it is to lose your mom. I have very fond memories of time spent with her and the family. Sending prayers of peace and comfort to the family. Rest in Peace.



  12. KAREN V SCIPIO-SKINNER on April 9, 2018 at 8:39 am

    I hope the wonderful memories of your mom will bring you comfort during with difficult time. In sympathy



  13. Sue Painter on April 9, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Lori,
    Mother’s are very special people and I know that she will be missed. Prayers for you and your family.



  14. Nur Rajwany on April 9, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Dear Lori,
    Please accept my sincere condolences. You and your family are in our prayers.



  15. Debbie Porter on April 9, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    You have my deepest sympathy Linda. May the fond memories of your mother get you through this difficult time. Respectively



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