Betty Jo Schafer

"Precious in the eyes of the Lord, is the death of the saints" Betty Jo Schafer, age 90, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Wexford House. Never was there a more dedicated, devoted, sincere and sold out saint of God, than our mother and grandmother aka "Mamaw Betty." She was a member of The Promise Apostolic Church in Church Hill. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Cora Merritt; brother, Robert Merritt; and sister, Gladys Merritt. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Linda Lovelace and husband, Thomas, and Deborah Culbertson and husband, Phil; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Wexford House for their continued love and support for their mother during her declining health. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Pastor Jonathan Lovelace, Rev. Jacob Lovelace and Pastor Mike Vicars officiating. Special music will be provided by the Christian family. Graveside services at 11:00 am will be held Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, VA. All those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 am. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Lovelace-Culbertson family.