Mrs. Schaaf was born October 13, 1924 in Windsor, NC to the late Frank and Blanche Leicester Lawrence.  

Mrs. Schaaf worked as a public health nurse for the Halifax County Health Department for 25 years.  She retired as a supervisor in maternal and child health. She was an active member of Halifax United Methodist Church for 60 years, serving in the United Methodist Women and was a leader in the United Methodist Youth Fellowship.  

Mrs. Schaaf was a member of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Ladies Auxillary.  

She also served as a girl scout troop leader and was involved with PTA activities, and active with the Halifax County Cooperative Extension Home Demonstration Club.  

In addition to her parents Mrs. Schaaf was preceded in death by her husband Roy Schaaf and her sister Earline Bennett.

Mrs. Schaaf is survived by her daughters Regina Schaaf Dickens and husband Wayne and Diane Schaaf Medlin and husband Dale all of Littleton.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service at 3:00 PM with Rev. Steve Formo officiating.  Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Halifax United Methodist Church PO Box 365, Halifax, NC 27839.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.