Cheryl Skeens

  Cheryl L. Skeens, age 68, of Wellston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born March 2, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Tilden Vickers and Evangeline Peoples Vickers. For 43 years, Cheryl was a STNA at area nursing facilities as well as a home health care provider for many individuals. She loved people, loved taking care of people, and was very proud of the work that she did. Cheryl lived her life through her strong Christian faith. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness House of Prayer in Wellston for 40 years. Cheryl enjoyed working in her flower garden, watching hummingbirds and butterflies, and reading her Bible faithfully every morning. Also, very important to her was spending time with her family. Cheryl is survived by her husband and best friend of 52 years, Steve Skeens; children, Stephen R. Skeens II (Lynnette) and Jamie Sue McClure (Josh); adopted daughter, Crystal Ours (Ben); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rob, Gavin and Jaxon; great-grandchildren, Landon, Aurora and Violet; brothers, David Vickers (Mary Lou), Jeff Vickers (Rose) and Keith Vickers (Debbie), along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by adopted daughter, Bobbie Jo Duncan; brothers, Dale Vickers and Herb Travis, and a grandchild in Heaven. Calling hours will be Tuesday, July 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. A Celebration of Life service will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. with Pastor Randolph Hall officiating. In keeping with Cheryl’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.