Louise Veal

Louise Veal (Skinner) 92, passed away Thursday Feb 16, 2017 in Burleson. Graveside service: 11am Feb 24 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, TX. Visitation: 6pm -8pm Feb 23 Skyvue Funeral Home in Mansfield, TX. Louise was born March 3, 1924 in Era, TX to Thomas and Frances Skinner. She loved school with her favorite subjects being math and spelling. As a child and young adult, it would upset her that she had to miss school to pick cotton. Louise married Earl Veal on Feb 16, 1944 in San Bernardino, CA. Louise had a passion for always being busy. Her first priority was her family. She had various bookkeeping jobs and worked until she was 86. She was known for her flowers and pecan tarts which she baked on a weekly basis. She never met a stranger and enjoyed learning about each person she met. She rarely had a bad word for anyone. Louise’s favorite colors were red, pink, and purple. She always dressed to impress with matching jewelry, nail polish, and lipstick. Louise also loved her churches; she was long term member of Temple Baptist of Ft Worth and once moving to Burleson was a member of First Baptist. For many years, she taught Sunday School and loved being around kids. She was a member of many organizations including: Women in Construction, lifetime member of Burleson Chamber of Commerce, and Burleson Professional Women. In her later years, she lived at Covenant Place of Burleson. She loved it there. Covenant Place gave her the best care and the staff truly loved her. Preceded in death by husband; Earl and son; Craig; and sister Ola Mae and brother Richard. Survivors: Robert and Dana (daughter) Beasley. Daughter-in-law Lori Veal. Sister Joyce Shults and brother Billy Joe and wife Robbie Skinner. Grandchildren: Brandon and wife Alicia Beasley, Amber Beasley, Matthew and wife Gina Hamm, Russell and wife Kelsey Hamm, and Eleanor Hamm. Great-grandchildren: Eric, Ian, and Chloe Beasley, Lilly and June Hamm. Numerous extended family and countless friends.