Betty Lee Schaut Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Lee Schaut (Dayton, Ohio), born in Raven, Virginia, who passed away on May 6, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Phillip Edward Elswick; her parents, Clarence Lee and Virginia Edna Slate; her siblings, Peggy Whited (Grat "Happy") and Donald "Buck" Slate (Margaret Ann); and her brother-in-law Johnny Bilbrey.
She is survived by: her husband Josef Schaut; her sisters, Clara Bilbrey and Connie Deskins (Vandy); her sons, Phillip Wayne Elswick, Barry Lee Elswick and Joe Elswick (Megen); her grandchildren, Rachel Mayberry, Ashley Thomas (Cory), Ryan Lee Elswick (Michelle), Ranay Dawn Elswick (Nick), Mindy Russo, Cheyan Johnson (Rob) and Adrian Elswick (Sophie); her great grandchildren, Annabelle, Alexis, Lilly, Kayann, Braxton, Claire, Eleanor, Hailey, Kelsey Jo and Lila Lee; and her daughter-in-law Lesa Holbrook (Bryon Hamilton). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
