Erma Skaggs

February 4, 1929 - August 19, 2015

Erma Skaggs age 86, of Martha, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Mrs. Skaggs was born February 04, 1929 at Martha, Kentucky a daughter of late Willie and Bertha Barker Sparks. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Elzie Skaggs, one daughter; Juanita Wagoner, and an infant child. Four brothers; Dewey Sparks, Junior Sparks, Everett Sparks, and Noah Sparks. Four sisters; Ilene Sparks, Imajean Collier, Samantha Stephens, and Nancy Sparks. She is survived by two daughters and son in-law; Carol Hofer of Martha, Kentucky, Diane and Gene Bellamy of Jackson, Kentucky. One brother and sister in-law; Conrad and Evon Sparks of Martha, Kentucky, Evalene Ferguson of Isonville, Kentucky. Four grandchildren and a host of extended family members and friends who will sadly mourn her passing. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Waddell & Whitt Funeral Chapel in Sandy Hook with her Nephew Bro. Gary Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparks-Skaggs Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Friends may call from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Sunday,August 23, 2015 and after 9:00 a.m. Monday, until the service hour at the funeral chapel. Serving as pallbearers are; Family and Friends Serving as Honorary pallbearers are; Brian Junior Hofer, Kyle Bellamy, Cody Bellamy, and Sean Bellamy.