Lavonda Skaggs, 59, of Henderson, died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center.

She was a U.S. Army veteran having served with the 101 Airborne.  She received six different college degrees and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa.  She was also a third degree black belt.

Survivors include one daughter, Mariah Strong of Smith Mills; two sons, Denal Mackey of Evansville and James Hovenstine of Henderson; one sister, LaCreta Patmore of Henderson; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.