Ava married Billy Gene Skiles on June 19, 1954 in Lovington, NM. The couple moved to Odessa in 1969. Ava was a devout Christian and a member of Sherwood Church of Christ for approximately 46 years. She loved her church family and was very active in practically every church activity. Her family was her pride and joy. She was a wonderful wife, mom and mamaw and was a Christian example to us all. She was a resident at Buena Vida Nursing Home for 6 years. She loved the residents and staff there and she encouraged residents to come to the worship services. She always had a kind word for everyone.
Ava is survived by her husband of almost 67 years and the love of her life, Billy Skiles; daughters: Sheila Payne and Christy Button and husband Steve; grandchildren: Jason Payne and wife Laura, Dusty Payne, Kimberly Harvey and husband Levie and Richard Button; and great grandchild: Kylee Payne.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Seigel Perkins, Desma Thompson and stepfather, Ken Thompson; and sister, Nadine Thomason.
A memorial service will be held at Sherwood Church of Christ, 4900 N Dixie, Odessa, on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10 AM. The family would like to thank Buena Vida, Hospice and MCH for their loving care. Memorials can be made in Ava’s honor to Sherwood Church of Christ.
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