Betty Jane Schroeder

Betty was born in Ryan, Oklahoma to Carl Anthony Sullivan and Elsie J Kyker on April 17, 1930. She married Richard Wayne Schroeder on November 4, 1951 in Iowa Park.

Betty pursued higher education and earned a Masters Degree in Nursing from Midwestern State University. She dedicated over 30 years of her life working as a nurse at Wichita General Hospital, where she provided compassionate care to countless patients. Betty was also a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Iowa Park, Texas.

Betty was preceded by her husband of almost 70 years, Richard Wayne Schroeder; parents Carl and Elsie Sullivan; and grandson Luke Gay.

Betty is survived by her loving children: Cynthia Witherspoon, Karen Leah Spruiell (Duncan), Richard Wayne Schroeder Jr. (Tracy), and Perry Glenn Schroeder (Shannon). She also leaves behind her sister, Martha Carlene Bennett. Betty's memory will be cherished by her numerous grandchildren: Chad Witherspoon (Karen), Clint Witherspoon (Elizabeth), Michelle Schlaud (Ken), Michael Neves (Lisa), D'Ann Delacore (Brian), Jennifer Amador, Lacy Schroeder, Mason Schroeder, Tyler Gay (Cheyenne), Miranda O'Neal (Tanner), and great-grandchildren: Seth Witherspoon, Corey Witherspoon, Drew Witherspoon, Joshua Witherspoon, Kaycen Witherspoon, Abigail Wetherbee, Emmeline Wetherbee, Olivia Richins (Harrison), Ryan Schlaud, Grace Schlaud, Peyton Neves, Michael Andrew Neves, Jordan Amador, Tyson Amador, Emerson Amador, Simon Amador, Lilah Jane Gay, Kai O'Neal, and Kyndall O'Neal. Additionally, Betty was blessed with great-great-grandchildren: Braydon Witherspoon, Jackson Witherspoon, Jersey Curtis, and Josie Rose Richins.

A visitation to honor Betty's life will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Dutton Funeral Home. A graveside service, under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home, will follow at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Clara Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.duttonfuneralhome.com for the Schroeder family.