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1952
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2025
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Sara Skelly Obituary
Edwardsville - Sara Lee Skelly passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at home with her husband by her side.
Born Sara Reed on October 24, 1952, in Jacksonville, IL, Sara was raised by her grandparents, Ben and Emma Reed. She graduated from High School in Jacksonville then attended SIUE where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in English. She remained in Edwardsville and was employed for many years at the Edwardsville Public Library. She married Hugh Skelly in 1977 and together they raised two daughters, Laurie (Ryan) Connor of Chicago, IL and Christen (Timothy) Likes of Benld, IL. She had two grandchildren, Tabitha and Timothy Likes. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by her "twin" cousin, Kathy Brown of Denver, CO and many loving in-laws.
Sara was an avid reader, enjoyed writing poetry, loved to travel and enjoyed photography.
Per her instructions she is being cremated by Sunset Hill Funeral Home. At this time there is no funeral planned, but a Celebration of Life will be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to The Hospice of Southern Illinois.
The family is being served by Sunset Hill Funeral Home, 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034.
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John J. Dunphy
May 27, 2025
Oh, Sara, I was so saddened to learn of your death. I wish that I had remained in touch with you. I so warmly recall our days at Alton's Unitarian Church. It was always a joy to spend time with you. You were such a sweet, compassionate and loving person. I will so miss you. Rest in peace, dear friend.
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