Betty Jean Schmidt

March 12, 1947 - January 20, 2021

Betty Jean Schmidt, 73, of Brazeau, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born March 12, 1947 in Perryville, Missouri to Clemens and Leona (Ponder) Meyer. She and Merlin E. Schmidt were married September 4, 1965 at Trinity Lutheran Church Altenburg. He preceded her in death on August 06, 2011. Betty was a cook at Park-Et Restaurant and worked in the laundry at Independent Care Center. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg and Brazeau Extension Club. Betty loved to crochet and collect angels. Survivors include one son, Russell Schmidt of Frohna, MO; one daughter, Lora Schmidt of Marble Hill, MO; two brothers, Randy (Brenda) Meyer of Uniontown, MO and Gary (Mary) Meyer of Marble Hill, MO; one sister, Kathy (Bob) Pecaut of Perryville, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merlin E. Schmidt; and one sister, Ruth Hager. Visitation will be 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg with the Rev. Steven Dressler officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Altenburg. Memorial contributions may be given to your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.