SCHMIDT, Crystal Michelle - b. November 10, 1980 - January 21, 2013

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Crystal Michelle Schmidt, age 32, and infant daughter, Ayja Bre'Gayle Schmidt, of Fredonia, Kansas, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.  Crystal was born on November 10, 1980 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Jeffrey K. and Ennetta Gayle (McCarter) Schmidt.

Crystal was a graduate of Liberal High School class of 1999. Shel was a member of the Show Choir and Dance Troupe and was currently enrolled in nursing school. Crystal was a member of the New Life Church of Liberal, Kansas.  A devoted mother, Crystal took pride in raising her children. She enjoyed cooking, reading, doing crochet work, and hosting parties.

Crystal is survived by her fiance, Dwayne Thomas of Topeka, Kansas; her son, Jaden Le Schmidt of Fredonia, Kansas; her daughter, Mercedez Jade Schmit of Fredonia, Kansas; her parents, Jeffrey and Gayle Schmidt of Fredonia, Kansas; her brother, Erick Ryan Schmidt and wife, Amanda of Prairie Village, Kansas; and her grandfathers, Robert M. Schmidt of Newton, Kansas and E.H. "Shorty" McCarter of Fredonia, Kansas.  Crystal was preceded in death by her daughter, Ayia and her grandmothers, Geraldine Schmidt and Fayetta McCarter.


Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with burial to follow at Fredonia City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family has suggested memorials to the Jaden and Mercedez Educational Fund and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
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Her mother, Gayle, is in charge of the Longton Housing Authority.