Mrs. Ruth T. Skolfield, age 82, of Conyers, passed away on March 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Frederick. She is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Carol and Michael Long of Jefferson, Linda and Richard Williamson of Grayson, Gayle and Ken Edwards of Monroe, and Sandra and Mark Thompson of Conyers; seven grandchildren, Brittney Stoops, Kenneth Christie, Michael Christie, Kelly Lee, Kristi Roberson, Christopher Thompson, and Jenna Thompson; 4 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held with Rev. Josef Buffaloe officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Thompson home in Conyers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 1925 Century Boulevard, NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.