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Elizabeth Schmitt Obituary
May 19, 1921 - November 28, 2015
New Orleans and Pass Christian
Elizabeth Reynaud Schmitt, 94, lifelong resident of New Orleans and Pass Christian, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Dunbar Village, Bay St. Louis, MS. Betty always had a warm heart, an open door, and sang a happy song (preferably Jimmy Buffett). She will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her late husband, Herman Theodore Schmitt. Beloved daughter of the late Clarence Sidney Reynaud and Katherine Sinclair Reynaud. Sister of the late Joseph S. Reynaud, Katherine R. Schneidau, Gertrude R. Burguieres, Richard B. Reynaud, Dorothy Reynaud and Arthur C. Reynaud. She is survived by son, William (Jim) R. Schmitt (Gayla) of Pass Christian, MS and daughter, Barbara E. Schmitt, of New Orleans, LA. She was a loving grandmother to Eugene R. Schmitt (Theresa), William E. Barker (Diana) and Bruce L. Barker and great-grandmother to Keegan T. Schmitt, Marin M. Barker, C. Mason Barker and Ellis B. Barker.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will be private. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
December 7, 2015
Dear Barbara and Jim, your mom will be missed! She was always bright with and a great sense of humor and love of life. Can still hear her singing.
Dale, Morgan and Gertrude
Nettie & Sam Burguieres
December 6, 2015
Sweet Aunt Betty was always warm, open and joyful. Family Christmas morning will never be the same, but her loving spirit lives on. We'll miss your mom 'n nem. Much love,
Thomas Braly
December 6, 2015
To the Schmitt Family,
The Thomas Braly wishes your family our deepest condolences.
December 3, 2015
Barbara, I am so glad that Florrie and I got to spend time with Betty when we all had lunch together. Our Mother was so very fond of the "Cousins" and always loved the visits. Betty is the last of the Reynaud gals and she will be missed. Diane Hathorn Mitchell
Sally and Bill Edwards
December 2, 2015
Barbara and Jim, Bill and I have fond memories of your family, especially those really special days on the coast. We are so sorry for the loss of your dear sweet mother. May your best memories of her sustain you through the days when you miss her physical presence. May her spiritual presence be with you always.
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