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1941
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2024
Sharla Skains Obituary
March 25, 1941 - April 6, 2024
Sharla Marguerite Skains (nee Sevar) passed away on April 6, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 83. She was born on March 25, 1941, in Long Beach, CA. Sharla was a joyful and loving mother, known for her strong faith in God and creative spirit. She was a pre-school teacher and dedicated volunteer at elementary, middle school, and high school levels.
Sharla is survived by her daughter, Laurie Fleet, and her sons, Robert Skains II and Richard Skains Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Skains Sr. Sharla attended Lon Morris College for higher education.
A beloved member of Woodway United Methodist Church, Sharla enjoyed quilting, cake decorating, sewing, and crocheting in her free time.
A ceremony to honor Sharla's life will be held on April 27, 2024, at 1pm at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharla Skains
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Dear sweet Sharla, I´ve thought about you, remembering fun we had singing in Baylor Singing Seniors, ringing handbells, and the fun time we had when we traveled to France and London. I also remember your stories and love you shared about your children. Rest in peace dear Sharla.
Barbara Lewandowski
Friend
April 30, 2024
I am so very sorry for your precious loss. May God who is " close to the broken-hearted " provide comfort to your family in the days ahead.
R.Flynn
Other
April 28, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss I only knew Sharla for about 2years.We lived in and at the same Senior Community.She had a very sweet funny way about her.She would always tell people she was 90 years old,I looked at her and said no you´re not your the same age as me she would look and say oh okay and then tell me the story about what the Sailors would call her it was Suzy Cue.This was of course when she was a young girl
Linda Ward
Friend
April 28, 2024
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