Gayle Yvonne Skipworth, 73, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2022. She died peacefully at her home.
Gayle was born in Sherman, Texas, on March 11, 1949, to parents Lee and Mary Jo Clarkston. She graduated from Sherman High School in 1968 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Austin College in 1971. Gayle married her high school sweetheart, Tommy Skipworth, on June 1, 1971. A year later, the couple was blessed with a son, Jay Skipworth.
Gayle was a dedicated teacher and educator for 43 years, primarily with the Howe Independent School District. She retired in 2014 but continued to substitute teach for Howe ISD and Van Alstyne ISD. She was a compassionate educator who was committed to her students. Her greatest joy as a teacher was helping them find their strengths.
Gayle is survived by her son Jay and his wife Denise of Van Alstyne; and her two beloved grandsons, Blake and Brady Skipworth, also of Van Alstyne, with whom she loved spending time. She especially enjoyed cheering them on at their many sporting events. Gayle also is survived by her little sister, Denise Clarkston of Lewisville. In recent years, the sisters were frequent traveling companions, taking cruises and enjoying Disney World together. Gayle also had a soft heart for dogs, whom she loved like family.
Gayle also leaves behind several brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as her many students and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30AM Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Hall Cemetery, in Howe, TX, with Rev. Mark Fletcher, officiating. Pallbearers will be Blake Skipworth, Brady Skipworth, Chad Seals, Cash Seals, David Cannaday, Joey McMillion and Jerry Griffin. Dick Vass and Reed Williams will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Scoggins Funeral Home, prior of service.
Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W. Van Alstyne, Pkwy. Van Alstyne, TX, 75495. You may sign the online guest book at www.scogginsfuneralhome.com.