Betty Schneider, 79

Betty L. (Woods) Schneider, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at her home in Mt. Vernon, IN.  She was born 1 of 12 children to Ralph and Beauty (Nelson) Woods on September 10, 1932 in Blue Earth, Minn.
 
Betty’s greatest love in life was her family. She cared meticulously for her children, grandchildren, and had a true love for other people. Betty spent many years as a caregiver, devoting her life to the contentment of others. She was an Artist completing courses at the University of Southern Indiana. She spent many years tole painting at which time she became talented enough to teach others her skill. She and her husband spent many years traveling to set up and participate in craft shows. She had hundreds of various bushes and plants that proved her love for gardening. Betty had perfected being a cook and could make the best of anything your heart desired in the kitchen.
 
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Earl Otto Schneider; siblings, Mary, Alice, Wayne, Ruby, Donnie, and Ronnie.
 
Betty is survived by 9 children, Earl (Michael Ann), Sherman (Joanne), Gary (Betty), Mike (Cindy), Steve (Sandy), Bruce (Elvira), Jeff; Judy Morse (Mike Bryant), Jody Cruse (Rego); 20 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; siblings, Harold Woods, Joe Woods (Karen), Margie Stone, Doris Radosevic; sisters in law, Connie Woods and Daphane Schneider; dear friend, Bev Williams.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon.
 
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the funeral home.
 
 Memorial contributions may be made to At the Cross Mission.
 
Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com