WILMINGTON - Although from time to time she studied with professional artists, Betty was born with the ability to draw. She was the only daughter of James and Alice (Smith) Lightbody. The family resided in Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, where as a teenager Betty designed covers for school newspapers, yearbooks and anything that required a creative touch. Another talent she was blessed with was the ability to sing, singing in church choirs, local choirs, solos at weddings and other formal affairs throughout her life. Also as a young teenager Betty befriended a fellow classmate, George A. Skinner, who she would later marry. They both graduated from Washington High School in 1940. The Depression and WWII created havoc in everyone's lives. Because of the war and prior to George going into the service, the couple married. When George was overseas the couple had a daughter, Sarah, more commonly known as Sally. After George returned home and completed his college education, the small family moved to Dover, which is where they resided for over 20 years. It was here that Betty was able to continue pursuing her talents in both oil and pastel. She sang with local choirs and was an active member of the Junior Board Follies where she did solo acts singing and dancing onstage. Betty and George's retirement destination was Skidaway Island, Savannah, Ga. It was where they spent the remainder of their days enjoying all that the island had to offer. They were among the first to settle here which gave Betty the opportunity to be instrumental in starting The Landings Art Association. She taught art at The Landings for many years and here she pursued her portrait work. Both she and George were active members of the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, and Betty enjoyed being a member of the church choir. After George's passing on May 22, 2011, Betty moved to Wilmington to be with her daughter and it was there that she passed away on May 22, four years to the day of her husband's passing. She is survived by her daughter, as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, Georgia 31411. For online condolences, please visit chandlerfuneralhome.com