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Doris Skaggs Obituary
1932-2015
Obituary for Doris Carol Dunn Skaggs. Always called Carol by her family and friends.
She was born December 25, 1932, second daughter to John and Viola Parker Dunn. She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Betty Zane Piker, her younger son Stephen Alexander Skaggs, and her husband of 54 years William Lloyd Skaggs Senior.
She is survived by her son William Lloyd Skaggs Junior, nieces Barbara Stringer, Elizabeth Nixon and nephew David Skaggs. Also her brother-in-law David Ray Skaggs.
Carol attended public school. She graduated from Luther Stark High School in Orange, Texas in 1950. She attended Lamar College for two years. She then went to work at Gulf Corporation as a secretary. It was there that she met her future husband William Lloyd Skaggs Senior. They were married in 1957. Carol received her degree in elementary education from the University of Houston but came to be a stay-at-home mom.
The family long time members of the first Christian Church with many longtime friends.
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Jane Piker
January 10, 2016
Our sincere belated condolences to the family and cousin William. I was so saddened when my Christmas card came back in the mail saying "cannot forward". It was at this time I new in my heart that she had passed. Although we didn't get together often we always exchanged Christmas cards and small family updates. My shared memory of Aunt Carol is when she came to my wedding in 1987 and danced the day away with my nephew James Franklin who was 8 months old at the time. She had such a sweet smile and we know that she is in heaven now at peace smiling that sweet smile and watching over us.
August 16, 2015
William, All of our families, the Sharpleys & Hutchinsons have you in our prayers. We have so many wonderful memories of your precious family, especially during the times we had the theater - Your family was so faithful and supportive in attending all of our plays. We have always appreciated the Skaggs. Also, there are so many great moments when our families were longtime members of First Christian, Houston, that we enjoyed knowing all of the Skagg family. Our prayers, are that God will comfort and bless you always.
Much Love, Geraldine, Jimmy, Janet, John,
Nancy & Gary
Ronnie Northrop
August 16, 2015
Bill & Family, I remember Ms. Skaggs growing up on Waring and as one of my favorite carpool rides to school. She was a nice and caring lady. My deepest sympathy to her entire family.
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Susan E.and Alfred L. Welch
August 15, 2015
Thank you for your smile, your love of crossword puzzles sharing your family, welcoming us into your home and raising two fine sons whom we are proud to call friend. One of which you are now re-united with and the other will be well looked after. Thank you for the chocolate chip cookies and lemon pie and the years you gave to FCC. You are now with your beloved Lloyd and we know you are at peace abounding in both the arms of God and Lloyd with Steve also welcoming you to heaven. Please don't worry we will take care of Will the best we can. Good-bye Carol you can rest now.
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