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Ruth Skelton Obituary
She worked in the Ritchie family business which prepared her for nearly 40 years of work at Robbie's Hardware, Portsmouth, VA.
She volunteered at Emily Greene Shores, assisted living, many years and for 25 mission trips to the Eastern Shore starting when she was in her 70's. Mrs. Skelton was an active member of Highland Baptist Church for over 75 years, serving from teacher to building and grounds. She was an inspiration to many.
She is survived by: her daughters Brenda S. Hostetler (Hal) of Portsmouth, VA; Judith S. Turner (Garry) of Burleson, TX; and Lorene S. Scott (Otis) of Christiansburg, VA; and son Richard E. Skelton of Kitty Hawk, NC; grandchildren Daniel, Diane, Shawn, Matt, Cathy, Christy, Becky, Lori, and Lisa; 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Highland Baptist Church, 3710 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth, VA, with the memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Children's Home of Virginia Baptists, Inc., 6900 Hickory Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 (Cofounded by her father).
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Hal Hostetler
May 3, 2022
She was my favorite mother-in-law
Penny Smith (Harmon)
April 28, 2022
Much love and many prayers to Mrs. Skelton´s family...she was a sweet lady who left a lasting impression of love on the hearts of many people during her life...the glory of heaven just increased with the presence of her spirit
Tom & Gwen Heflin
April 28, 2022
You were & still a glow of friendship, warmth & love. A flower of such beauty. We will miss seeing you as you continue to shine His goodness. That smile will stay with us until we meet you in glory. Thank you LORD for this beautiful flower that blossomed with every contact. What a joy & a hope she displayed of Your Love.
Lennox (Len) Boush
April 27, 2022
Ruth was one of the most wonderful people I've ever known. We were working together at Robbies when my wife and I got married 49 years ago. We rented her upstairs apartment our first year and Ruth and I would alternate days driving to work at Robbies. She continued our friendship after I left Robbies to go to college and remained a lifetime friend. I always looked forward to her annual Christmas letter and marveled at how she still served the Lord in her advanced years. My wife and I both always looked forward to the hugs we knew we would get when she came to visit us at tax time each year. I'm thankful to know we'll get to see her again some day.
David M. Fitton
April 26, 2022
I have so many great memories of Mrs. Skelton from attending Highland Baptist when I was growing up. She was such a kind and warm hearted person.
May God Bless her family during this time.
David Fitton
Al Blanchard
April 26, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ruth when she was a cashier at Robertson´s Hardware in downtown Portsmouth and again when she was at the High Street location. She was caring and loyal. A valued associate for all of her 40 years at Robbie´s. Her family can be proud of her life and her giving to others. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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