Bettie Jean Schaefer 79, of Lafayette entered Heaven quietly and peacefully on Monday, January 22nd, 2024, in her sister’s home. Bettie was born on October 28th, 1944, to John and Melba Bundrick in Moulton, Alabama.

After graduation from Jefferson High School, she moved to Colorado with her husband and studied at Colorado Community College.  Bettie became a Paralegal as well as a Realtor.  Retiring from Continental Airlines as a Reservationist.

In 1966 Bettie married Michael C. Schaefer (deceased), later divorcing.  They are the parents of Michelle C. Schaefer of Lafayette. Leaving family and friends moved to England where their daughter was born.

Bettie was adventurous, she with husband, Michael toured the Holy Lands, rode camels in the desert.  She rode horseback through Petra in Jordan.  A world traveler.

Her heart was tender, loving, gentle, kind and generous.  The best secret keeper ever. She loved to dance and spread joy and listen to Elvis.

She was the best Mother in the world, without a doubt, no sister could ever compare, a daughter, any mother would love to have, the aunt, every kid wants, young and old, she loved to spoil as well as help them, such a fun Cousin and a Friend, there was not another one like her.

Bettie was preceded in death by her father, John; mother, Melba Bundrick; and nephews, Scott Terry and Marc Terry.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle C. Schaefer; sister, Geri Terry; brother, Don Bundrick; nephew, James “Jimmy” Terry; nieces, Rachel Bundrick and Anjetta Terry; great-nieces, Kala Terry, Leah Terry; great-great niece, Juniper King; great- nephews, Payton Terry and Hayden Terry; and many dearly loved cousins and friends that are like family.

She will forever be missed, our hearts are broken on earth but in Heaven she is whole again, walking in the presence of our Savior, Jesus, knowing we have the promise we will see her again.  Until then, you will forever be in our hearts.

Memorial contributions in Bettie’s name may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Soller-Baker, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909.

Entombment will immediately follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 1200 Sagamore Parkway North, Lafayette, IN 47904.

An intimate church service will be held after the entombment where anyone wanting, may share a memory or story, at Harvest Chapel Church, 2028 S 22nd St, Lafayette, IN 47905, with Pastor Tom Camp officiating. A meal will be served at the church after the service.