Debra Kay Schmidt

Debra Kay Schmidt, 64, was called to her heavenly home on July 31, 2018, after a courageous battle against cancer. The family will gather for a memorial at Shannon Funeral Home, 6001 Rufe Snow, Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, August 3, 2018, from 6 pm to 8 pm. A Rosary will be recited at 7 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller, Texas on August 4, 2018, at 11 am. Debra was born on March 17, 1954, to parents Thomas and Virginia Carter in Clifton, Texas. She was the youngest of 3 children and lived in Valley Mills, Texas until moving to Ft. Worth when she was 12 years old to live with her sister, Jeri. Debra worked at the Gaylord Texan in banquet services for the past 14 years where she enjoyed meeting people from all over the country. Debra took pleasure in gardening, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family, friends, as well as, her beloved dog, Dolce. Debra will finally be reunited with her loving husband of 24 years, Mark, and her sister, Jeri Lutt, who preceded her in death. Debra is survived by her daughter Amber Riley and husband Shayne, son Evan Schmidt and his partner Paul Sewell, grandchildren Trey and Neelie Parvin, great-grandchildren Aleah and Brayden, her brother Tommy Carter and wife Cheryl, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Cancer Care Services in Ft. Worth Texas; Cancercareservices.org.