Velma E. Skaggs M-G-80-4

Velma E. (Fitzpatrick) Skaggs, 83, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born May 3, 1931 in Layland, West Virginia to Edgar Eugene Fitzpatrick and Glena Zell (Bragg) Fitzpatrick. She married Norman D. Skaggs who preceded her in death in August of 1991. She had been employed in the Bakery at Walmart in Franklin, Indiana and previously employed by Cummins in Columbus, Indiana. Survivors include two sons, Richard E. Skaggs (Joyce) of Greenwood and Allen D. Skaggs (Burnetta) of Franklin; two daughters, Gail McQueen (Don) of Edinburgh, Indiana and Lisa Romans (Marty-deceased) of Jesup, Georgia; a sister, Midgie Richards (Irvin) of Roanoke, Virginia; eleven grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Eugene and Billy Fitzpatrick; and a sister, Loretta DeWess. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 2:30 P.M. at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, Indiana. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12 Noon until 2 P.M. at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 S. Morton Street (US 31) in Franklin, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46209-4830. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.swartzmortuary.com. Information: 317-738-0202.