Betty Schwartz Obituary
Betty L. Schwartz, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025 after suffering injuries from a house fire that also took the life of her spouse of 55 years, George W. Schwartz. She was a member of Revive Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents John Henry Eldridge and Elva Ann Spears, son Billy Burchett, sisters Sherry Hill, Kathy Brinegar, Barbara Dinardo, Lisa Curry and her brother Charles Eldridge. She is survived by her daughters Tina Marie DeVoe (James Kuznar) and Rhonda Lynn Janney (Peter), sisters Rosemary Sanchez, Sheila Taylor (Steve), Nancy Perry, grandchildren Katie Goings (Jeremy), Kayla Legg, Tyler DeVoe (Julie), Trevor Rose (Shelby), Brooklyn Rybak (Steve), many nephews, nieces and great grandchildren. A celebration of life to be held at a future date.
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