Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Schmidt's Obituary
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Schmidt, age 75, of Milton, DE, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born on March 9, 1949, in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Marie (Keahner) Mapes.
Betty's love for family and home defined her life. She worked for 12 years as a head cook at Henlopen High School, but it was in her role as a homemaker that she truly flourished. Betty found the most fulfillment in creating a warm and beautiful space for her family. She cherished the comfort of home and took great pride in preparing meals, organizing family gatherings, and ensuring that each holiday was a special occasion. Her nurturing spirit and devotion to her loved ones were evident in everything she did.
Betty had a variety of hobbies that brought her joy, most notably spending time with family. Cooking was a passion of hers, and she loved sharing her culinary creations with those she loved. She enjoyed reading, camping, and shopping, always seeking out opportunities to make cherished memories.
Betty will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her family and friends will forever remember her as a woman who radiated love, warmth, and kindness. Her memory will live on through the generations she leaves behind, and her legacy will be carried forward in the hearts of her loved ones.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Schmidt; her son, Glen Schmidt Sr.; her grandchildren: Glen Schmidt Jr., Hunter Schmidt, Jordan Schmidt, Ashlee Rivera, and Gracie Schmidt, all of Sussex County; and her great-grandchildren: Greg Jr., Vanessa, Kinlie, Lindsey, and Glen III "Tripp," also of Sussex County.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 N. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947, with a viewing beginning at 11:00 AM. Final Chapel Prayers will be held at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mrs. Schmidt's memory to the SPCA, https://bvspca.org/ways-to-give.
Floral deliveries to our Georgetown Funeral Home by 3 PM on Tuesday Jan 14, 2025.
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