Visitation is Friday, May 25 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City. Funeral will be at 10:00 AM, followed by burial at Barry Cemetery.
Lou was born July 31, 1924 in Avondale, MO to Ralph and Thelma (Bratcher) Sparks. She was born a second time in Christ in June of 1970. She married Jim Skeith on June 20, 1942 and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage until Jim passed in January, 2005.
Earlier in life, Lou came alongside her husband in providing for the family with various secretarial jobs. During WWII, she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” before returning home for their first child, Janet. Later in life, Lou’s mantra became ”Love One Another” John 13:34, 35 “love one another; just as I have loved you…” A faithful wife, loving mother and tender grandmother.
Lou is survived by her daughter, Jan Holderman, and son John (Jeanne) Skeith; grandsons Paul (Stacey) Holderman, Matt (Jill) Holderman, Jared (Sarita) Skeith, Jarel (Amie) Skeith, Jacob (Marie) formerly Skeith, Jonathan (Kim) Skeith, Jordan (Sophia) Skeith; and 24 great grandchildren, with #25 on the way.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in honor of Lou to The Navigators, Memorial Dept. (#53520), PO Box 6079, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6679 or Restore Community Church, 7701 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64152. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com 816-453-7700
