Shayla Lynn Hiatt Skeem, 42, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Payson, Utah. Shayla was born on December 1, 1982, in Payson, Utah. With her big green eyes, blonde hair, dimples, and distinctive cleft in her chin, she was the most beautiful baby, truly a sweetheart from the very beginning.

She was raised in Payson and Spanish Fork where she attended school and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 2001. Shayla later earned her Certified Nursing Assistant certification and went on to complete training as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist.

In 2008, Shayla married Brandon Skeem and together they had three beautiful children. Though they later divorced, Shayla’s greatest joy and purpose in life came from being a devoted mother to her children.

Shayla had a creative spirit and a gentle soul. She loved art, gardening, yard work, and making jewelry. Shayla loved sunflowers; she was known to dig up wild sunflowers and plant them in her yard. But, most importantly, she was known for her kindness, loyalty, intelligence, and sweet, caring nature. Her warmth and love left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved children: Talan, Brynlee Marie, and Albert (“Albie”) Skeem; her parents, Alan and Jeanette Hiatt; sister, Shanda Atwood (Ben Gibson); two brothers, Jason and Jesse Hiatt; and many cherished nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her infant sister Sheena Marie, her grandparents Max and Nadine Hiatt, and uncles Kevin Hiatt and Max J. VanAusdal.

Shayla’s presence will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Her absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, and her memory will be held close until we are reunited again. Shayla, we love you and miss you our sweet little girl.

A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Walker Funeral Home located at 587 South 100 West in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.

A luncheon will be provided for family and friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah.

The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to Shayla's memorial shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and click on the link below.

Shayla Skeem Funeral Service