Betty Lou Schermerhorn Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Lou Schermerhorn of Carthage, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 4, 2024 at the age of 82. Betty Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Betty Lou leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Betty Lou may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Downey and Annabelle Downey (Baker). She is survived by: her husband Carlton W. Schermerhorn Sr.; her children, Mary Wilsie (Ricky), Carl Jr. Schermerhorn (Lynn) and Becky Archer; and her siblings, Geraldine Slate, Bev O'Shaughnessy, Harold Downey and Pat Mono. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
Per the family's request and in place of flowers, please make a memorial donation to: Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, http://www.jeffersonhospice.org.
