Velda Irene Skolaut

Velda Irene Skolaut, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on November 13, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, at the age of 73. She was born on November 30, 1948, to Russell and Ester "Arlene" (Hillman) Grecian in Hays, KS. She was married to Roger Sells on May 27, 1968. They were blessed with three children: Roger Jr "Bub", Mindie, and Lee. They later divorced.
Velda grew up in WaKeeney and graduated from Trego County High School in 1966. She then went on to cosmetology school and was a beautician for many years. Velda loved her family and all her grandkids, nieces and nephews. She enjoyed road trips, especially her kids' and grandkids' sporting events. In her earlier years she enjoyed dancing, gambling, yard sales, partying, Bingo, and taking care of the neighborhood.
Velda loved people and enjoyed life to the fullest. Her strong spirit and open heart made all who knew her feel loved and cared for. Always putting the needs of her family, friends, and neighbors ahead of her own, she was a woman with a heart of gold who lived a life of simplicity, grace, and beauty. May we be comforted in remembering her life in its totality, and that as she enters eternal glory, the old things will pass, and all things will be made new.
Velda is survived by her children: Roger Sells, Jr "Bub" (Tana) of Russell, KS, Mindie Killmayer (Tom) of Brunswick, MD, and Lee Sells (Tina) of WaKeeney; sisters: Linda Swatzell (Victor) of Phillipsburg, KS, Charlotte Goff (Fred) of WaKeeney, and Shirley Grecian (Susan) of Hays; sister-in-law, Shelley Grecian; 10 grandchildren: Chelsea Eickhoff (Kenneth), Nicholas Sells, Phillip Killmayer (Ashley), Morgan Warfield (Travis), Alex Killmayer, Gillian Killmayer, Reed Killmayer, Teghan Groff (Brandon), Taylor Schoenthaler (Corbin), and Tanner Sells; and 5 great-grandchildren: Norah Warfield, Mason Killmayer, Karson Eickhoff, Ryker Eickhoff, and Ty Schoenthaler.
Velda is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Arlene Grecian; and brother, Richard Grecian.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in WaKeeney, KS. There will be no public visitation.
Memorials are suggested to VFW Auxiliary and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.