She graduated from Raytown High School. She met Robert Schaedel and they were married on October 10, 1980. She worked at Gordmans as a Sales Representative for 17 years. In her retirement, Betty and her husband worked at Dwyer Instruments. Betty loved her family, the Kansas City Chiefs and her beloved cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Leonard and Don Searcy. Betty is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert Schaedel. Son David Ackerman (Vinita), their children, Hunter, Bishop, and Sawyer. Son, Bobby Schaedel (Katrina), their children, Gavin, Juliana, Arriana, Mariena, and Savanna. Son Daniel Ackerman (Julie), their children Alexandria, Darron, Claudia, Alexandria, Noah, and Sydney. Great grandchildren, Lu, Kaliyah, Henna, Kamiyah, Kay'veon, Lucas, and Miracle Jane. Sister Judy Harrelson (Jim), Sister Carol Searcy, and brother, Clifford Searcy (Darlene). As well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.