In profound sorrow, we, the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services, announce the passing of Ismay Skelton, who passed away on Oct. 30, 2025, in New York.

She is preceded in death by husband, John Skelton.
She is survived by daughter and chosen daughters, Murlene Skelton VanBeverhoudt, Cheryl Thomas and Edotcia Thomas Hodge; grandson, Leon VanBeverhoudt; great granddaughters, Imani and Shania VanBeverhoudt; great-great grand sons, Kasen Postles, Amari Thompson ,
Logan Mullen; sisters, Dorothy Todman, Fostina Frett and Hyacinth "Adeline" Thomas; nieces, Marilyn Thomas, Adina Romney, Helena "Susie" Todman, Majorie "Diane" Ible, Sheila Thomas Cid, Geraldine Smith, Arlene Smith, Dorothy Smith Ann Smith, Vanessa Bogans, Vaselia Thomas, Lolita George, Doreen Owens, Genevieve Hyndman; special grand nieces, Kristen Benjamin Randolph, Tanisha Rieara Burt; nephews, Gilroy Thomas, Vernon Thomas, Bernard Thomas, Hughroy Thomas, Melvin Foy, J. Cedric Thomas , Liston Thomas, Adrian Frett, Vincent Frett, Wilton Frett, Conrad Skelton, Dr. Rhonald Hyndman, Joel Hyndman, Wilfred Hodge, Godfrey Hodge, Kelvin Hodge, Andy Hodge; special nephew and caregiving support, Dale Hamm; special friend and caregiving support, Raymond T. Turnbull; Godsons, Clifford Bruce Charleswell, Collingston George; special cousins, children of the late Novie Thomas, children of the late uncle, Eugene and Gracita Thomas.