Barbara Skelton, 83, of Santa Claus, died at her home on Monday, August 9, 2021.
She was born in Long Island, NY, on January 20, 1938, to Fred and Dorothy Ris. She attended IU and after graduating married Donald Skelton and started teaching at Franklin High School in Franklin. After moving to Las Vegas she was a trainer for the IRS.
Barbara and Don traveled extensively through Europe and the South Pacific, going to Hawaii several times. She enjoyed hosting and playing in their weekly Mahjong games with friends. She was a longtime member of Dale United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a cousin in Texas; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Doris Spaleck; and her husband of 52 years, Don Skelton.
Friends may call on Friday, August 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dale United Methodist Church.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, at Dale United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery in Summerville.
Fuller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
