March 9, 1933 - Sept. 22, 2022

Elizabeth (Bette) Rittenhouse Nusz, 89, Starkville, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 22, 2022 in her home at The Claiborne at Adelaide in Starkville, MS.

Bette was a native of Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from the University of Maryland, where she was the Kappa Delta – Alpha Rho chapter President and most importantly met the love of her life Dave Nusz. Over the next 30 years they welcomed their two children, Kerry and Tommy into the world, and supported Dave as he followed major college football coaching jobs across the country before settling in Jacksonville, FL where they remained for another 30 years.

Bette loved the world of learning. She taught at several elementary schools over the course of 40 years while also pursuing a higher education degree from Mississippi State University. She loved to sew, needle point and quilt. She shared her stitching expertise not only with friends and family, but by gifting many of her pieces of needlework to those in need. Her favorite way to feed her love for learning was through travel. When they retired, Bette and Dave traveled the world together, exploring new places near and far.

Bette was a devoted member to Deermeadows Baptist Church, devoted wife of 58 years, a loving mother and grandmother to her three grandchildren.

Bette will be laid to rest at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium, Maryland close to her childhood home with a private family service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family graciously requests those wishing to express sympathy consider making a contribution in her memory to the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (57 West 57th Street, Suite 904, New York, NY 10019) or Kindred Hospice of Starkville (403 Hospital Rd, Starkville, MS 39759).

She is survived by her daughter Kerry Nusz Coke, New York, NY; son, Tommy Nusz (Terri), Madison, MS; brother James D. Rittenhouse Sr., Parkville, MD and three grandchildren, Meagan and Brant Nusz, and Elizabeth Coke.

She was preceded in death by her Father Thomas Van Brant Rittenhouse and Mother Edna Lear Rittenhouse; husband David Allen Nusz and son-in-law David Glen Coke.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Sep. 29, 2022.

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Pam Reader

October 16, 2022

Kerry, Lizzy, Tommy, Terri, Meagan and Brant. I am so sorry for your loss. When I remember Aunt Bette it is always with a smile on her face talking about one of you. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. Though I had 7 uncles in Pittsburgh on my Mom´s side it was always your family that we were closest to. My Dad had to see his brother and it was usually time spent with Aunt Bette rolling her eyes at their antics and their teasing of Aunt Esther. I remember them all sitting around the dining room table at my Mom´s house re-visiting their youthful antics and I can still hear them laughing and story telling. We would occasionally vacation with your family so Dad could see his little brother coach and Aunt Bette was always so welcoming. At times there were years between seeing yinz guys (just to remind you of your Dad´s roots) and it would be like no time had passed. Aunt Bette would continue to call my Mom to keep close even after their husbands had both been called to heaven before them. Most of their conversations centered around children and grandchildren. How do I know this? I know because every time I would speak to my Mom after she spoke with Aunte Bette she would tell me how Tommy´s company was doing. What was new with Meagan showing her horses. What Kerry was doing in her career and how well Lizzy was doing and what she was up to. She was so proud of all of you.
I am sorry that she suffered from Alzheimer´s. It is a horrible disease that steals our loved one´s mind while crippling their body. It was so sad to see my Dad go through it and I am sure you endured the same frustrations. My heart goes out to you. It is always heart wrenching to lose a parent, but you can have the peace of knowing that Aunte Bette knew the Lord. She was never hesitant to share her faith and was an inspiration to so many.
I am sorry for your loss, but I am rejoicing in the knowledge that Aunt Bette is now in the presence of our Lord. If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know.
This is how I remember Aunt Bette and Uncle Dave. This picture was on my parent´s wall for as long as I can remember and I took it when we cleaned out Mom´s house.
Love you all, Pam.

Jan

September 29, 2022

May the God of comfort bring the family peace.

Jackie and Nina Wofford

September 29, 2022

We will continue to remember you in our prayers.

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