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Memorials: Contributions may be made in Elizabeth's name to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or a local animal shelter.
Elizabeth was born in Somerville, N.J., and spent her childhood in Natchez, Miss. She graduated from Natchez-Adams High School in 1964 and Louisiana State University in 1968. She moved to Dallas in 1969 and worked for Braniff Airlines until its closing. A free spirit who marched to the beat of a different drummer, Elizabeth traveled extensively, enjoying her life and friends. After Braniff's closing, she worked with several energy companies and was working with Bradford Custom Homes at the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Burke Schmidt Swann; her father, John F. Schmidt; and her stepfather, Henry O. Swann Sr.
Survivors: Her sister, Dr. Dorothy S. Branch of Fort Worth; her brother, John F. Schmidt III of Clarksdale, Miss.; and nephews, John Branch of Berkeley, Calif., Robert Branch of Los Angeles, Calif., and Nicholas Schmidt of Clarksdale, Miss.
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Reba Branch
October 29, 2003
Dear Dot, Johnny, John, and Robert,
Just wanted to say again how sorry I am about Betty Ann's death. I think she would have agreed with your comment in the obituary that she was a free spirit and marched to the beat of her own drum.
I will get a little contribution off this week in her name to one of the organizations you designated.
Let me know if I can help you in any way.
Love,
Cissie
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