Betty Schendorf, 75, formerly of Newport Center, VT passed away on January 25, 2024 in Barton, VT. She was born on September 16, 1948 in Newport, VT to the late Rev. John and Mary Jean (Rediker) Kilby. On May 11, 1991 she married Lee Schendorf who survives her.

Betty was a graduate of Newport Center High School, class of 1967. She then went on and received her Associate Degree in Cosmetology. She worked in Food Services at North Country Hospital from 1970 – 1984, and Newport Town School in later years. In her free time she loved to bake, spend time with her family and friends, and attended many church functions at the Newport Center Advent Christian Church and Beebe Christian Campground, of which she was a member. She was also a long time member and former President of the Jaycettes for Women organization.

She is survived by her son Christopher Royea of Nashville, TN and his sons Alek and Ashton. Her daughter Jennifer Desroches and husband Andrew of Jay, VT and children Adrien, Mariah, and Lorali. Great grandchildren Reid, Scarlytte, and Bren. Her brothers John, Robert, Douglas, Charles and Michael Kilby as well as sisters Linda Kilby, Dorothy Turcotte and Alice Armstrong.

She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Kelsey.

Friends may call from 4-6 P.M. on Friday February 2, 2024 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday February 3, 2024 at the Advent Church, Vance Hill Road in Newport Center with Rev. Chris Barton officiating. If friends desire memorial contributions in Betty's name may be made to the Newport Center Advent Christian Church, P.O. Box 136, Newport Center, VT 05857. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.