Elizabeth Ann Schrader

Elizabeth (Libbie) Ann Schrader, née Isley, 92, of Sebring, Florida, died peacefully at home on August 2 ^nd .  Libbie was born on October 6, 1927, in Flat Rock, Indiana, to the late Ralph and Cedora Isley; and was preceded in death by husband of 49 years, George Schrader; brothers Charles, Maurice and Harold; and son-in-law John Means. Raised on a farm, but never fully admitting to being a farm girl, Libbie grew up in Shelby County, IN, graduating from Mount Auburn High School and then from Indiana University.  She developed a great talent for sewing, honed through 4-H, bringing home many a blue ribbon from the county fair; and even receiving national recognition in Woman’s Home Companion magazine, in which she was featured modeling several outfits she had made herself.

Libbie spent her career as an elementary school teacher, first in LaPorte, IN and then Columbus, IN; taking a break to raise her family in Long Island, NY, and Hollywood, FL.  Later in life she took up teaching again as a gifted teacher in south Florida.  Throughout her life she was a dedicated community volunteer, and since moving to Sebring in 2000, served as a volunteer at Sun ‘n Lake Elementary School, was a member of the Sebring Women’s Club and an active member at First Presbyterian Church of Sebring. Traveling was a passion for Libbie, and she saw the world, often with her husband George, fully embracing the benefits of his role flying for Pan American Airways, never hesitating to jump on a plane to see a new place. Her travels culminated with an around-the-world journey in 1992 with a close friend in which they circumnavigated the globe in 45 days. Was always a great hostess and known for both planned and impromptu gatherings, often overheard to profess “it’s five o’clock somewhere!” Family and friends, by whom she will be greatly missed, are invited to raise a glass in memory of Libbie’s generous and joyful spirit.

A loving mother and grandmother, Libbie is survived by daughters Christine (William) Gregory of Sebring, FL; Cynthia Means of Tampa, FL; and Lynn (William) Anderson of Columbus, OH; and grandchildren Laura Gregory (Ben Geldeard), Amanda (Elic) Kirby, Graham Anderson and Trevor Anderson.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.  Donations to National Wildlife Federation (NWF.org) or First Presbyterian Church of Sebring (319 Poinsettia Ave., Sebring, FL 33870) may be made in Libbie’s honor.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com