Waity H Skym

April 1, 1933 - September 3, 2018

Waity H. Skym, age 85, of Wentworth, MO died on Monday, September 03, 2018, at Freeman Health System West in Joplin, MO after a fall at her home. Waity H. Skym was born in Eagar, AZ on Saturday, April 01, 1933. She was the daughter of Carl L. and Atella (Wiltbank) Haws. Waity Haws Miller married Franklin Skym on Saturday, November 23, 1991, in Eagar, AZ. She was a homemaker, a registered nurse, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. Surviving are the following: her husband, Franklin of the home; three daughters, Lenella Miller and Royann DeSpain of Safford, AZ, Carla Jo Miller of Santa Barbara, CA; and her step children, Frank Jr. of Wentworth, MO, Carl of Richmond, WA, Stuart of Marysville, VA, Jack of Fairfax, VA, Kayko of Ludowicik GA, Melissa of Kansas City, MO; Melanie of Neosho, MO; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Waity was preceded in death by a daughter, Mimi Thea Miller, and her first husband, John Allen Miller. The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Friday, September 07, 2018, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Monett, MO on Saturday, September 08, 2018, beginning at 10:30 AM. Burial will be Monday September 10, 2018, at 11:30 A.M. in the Snowflake Cemetery in Snowflake, AZ. Memorials may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.