Betty May Atwell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Betty May Atwell of Topeka, Kansas, who passed away on August 3, 2021, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Suddarth and Stella Suddarth (Reaser); her husband William "Bill" F. Schafer; her former husband Homer B. Atwell; and her siblings, Myrtle and Orville.
She is survived by: her sons, Fred Schafer (Camille) of Topeka, Larry Schafer (Galene) of Clayton, IL and Dale Schafer (Diane) of Topeka; her sister-in-law Oleta Schafer of Topeka; and her grandchildren, Brad of Parker, CO, Lisa of Wichita, Emily of Detroit, MI, Scott of Arvada, CO, Julie of Topeka, Travis of Quincy, IL, Andy and Adam of Topeka. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church.
