Skylar Brianna Coots 8, of Rosendale, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Saint Joseph, MO hospital. She was born February 22, 2005 in Bolckow, MO, daughter of Heather Surritt and James Coots Jr. She was a 3rd grade student at the North Andrew School. Skylar was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Sharon Tollard. Survivors include, her parents, of the home, paternal grandfather, James Coots Sr., maternal grandparents, Steve & Anna Surritt of Atchison, KS, three brothers, Travis Coots, Troy Coots, and Spencer Coots, and three sisters; Jessica Coots, Jennifer Coots, and Serena Coots.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am, on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home, friends may call from 11-5 PM Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.