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Betty Joan Nelson

1956 - 2021

Betty Joan Nelson obituary, 1956-2021, Alma, MI

BORN

1956

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home - Alma

531 N State St.

Alma, Michigan

Betty Nelson Obituary

Age 65, of Alma, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at her home with family by her side. Betty was born April 28, 1956 in Pontiac, the daughter of Robert and Ida (Bigelow) Marsh. She graduated from Alma High School with the class of 1974. She married John Nelson on September 5, 1981 in Ithaca. Betty worked as a CNA for Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis. She enjoyed shopping, the Christmas season, playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles and especially loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Sarah (fiancé Zachary Thompson) Nelson, Robert (girlfriend Morgan) Nelson, grandchildren Kaleb, Jordann, Caylibe James, Caiden, Trystanne, Emma, Austin, Ayden, and Kaleigh, sisters Judy (Mike) Willaman, Patty Hubbard and brother-in-law Colin Davis. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Cindy Davis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11 am the Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. Interment will be held in South Sydney Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10:30 am until time of service at the funeral home. To view Betty's obituary or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Morning Sun on Dec. 29, 2021.

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