SKELTON, Laura Laura Lyndell Skelton of Oxford, GA transitioned peacefully into death October 12, 2012 with family and loving friends by her side. She was born in College Park, GA on May 30, 1943 to Samuel Howell and Mary Elizabeth Slade. Lyndell was a graduate of College Park High School and North Georgia College (now North Georgia College and State University). It was at North Georgia College where she met her true love and life companion, Richard Skelton. The two were married after graduation in 1965. Blessed with incredible intelligence, creativity and a quick wit, she left a permanent impression with all she met and maintained long lasting friendships. Lyndell's "green thumb" allowed her to not only maintain a home full of beautiful tropical plants, but aided in the success of 'Leaf and Petal' a tropical plant shop and florist she owned with her husband in the 70's and early 80's. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howell and Mary Slade and father-in-law, Bruce Skelton. Lyndell is survived by husband of 47 years, Richard; brother and sister-in-law, Robert Howell and Fran Slade; son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Jeanne (Carere) Skelton; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Skelton; 4 grandchildren, Joseph, Hallie, Jaden and Sophia Skelton; "honorary" children, Sherry and Vince Ross and their children, Mandy, Ryan,Brooke and Austin; niece, Laura Lyndell and nephew Robert Howell Jr. plus scores of amazing friends. At her request, no service was held. Final Arrangements entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Inc, 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA (404) 241-5656