Helen Louise Skaggs
June 1, 1924 - July 2, 2020
Helen Louise Skaggs, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was born June 1, 1924 in Slaton, Texas to Ernest Lee and Verda Viva (Cowin) Sumner. She passed away at her home in Oklahoma City at the age of 96 on July 2, 2020. The family moved from Slaton, Texas to Oklahoma in March 1936. She graduated high school from Paoli in 1943. During WWII she spent time as a Rosie the Riveter. Helen married Darryl Skaggs September 7, 1964 in El Reno, Oklahoma. She became a hair stylist in Norman, Oklahoma. She was a loving wife and mother. Preceded by; her parents, Ernest and Verda Sumner, husband Darryl, two sisters; Blanche Dell Corey, and JoAnn Sumner. Survived by; one daughter, DaOnne Skaggs of Oklahoma City, OK. Two brothers; Dixie Sumner of Hideaway, Texas and Jack Sumner of Ardmore, OK. Memorial Services; will be 10:00 AM Friday July 10, 2020 in DeArman/Pickard Chapel Stratford, Ok. Officiating; Rev. Earl Hood.
Helen Louise Skaggs, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was born June 1, 1924 in Slaton, Texas to Ernest Lee and Verda Viva (Cowin) Sumner. She passed away at her home in Oklahoma City at the age of 96 on July 2, 2020. The family moved from Slaton,... View Obituary & Service Information