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Obituary for Betty Mae Nelson
Betty Mae Nelson, age 90 of Lapeer, passed away October 1st, 2017 at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility (Suncrest) after a long struggle with a prolonged illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and the incredibly caring staff at Suncrest.
Betty was born to Irvin & Nellie (Hufford) Leonard on November 6th, 1926. She married the love of her life, Floyd Nelson on December 3rd, 1945. Betty was so witty, funny, and loving. She loved spending time with her family and cherished her grandsons Matthew and Jacob.
Betty was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her daughter Sally (Steve) Stone of Lapeer; grandsons Matthew (Jessica Johnson) Stone of Lapeer and Jacob (Shawna) Stone of Lapeer.
She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Nelson in 1984; her parents Irvin & Nellie Leonard; sisters Marjorie Leonard and Joyce Evans; infant son Johnny.
Friends may visit on Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Capstick Chapel in Lapeer. A funeral service will be held on October 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Lynch & Sons. Chaplain Rodney Sanderson-Smith will be officiating. Burial will be at Bird Cemetery in Elba Township. Memorial donations to the Suncrest Auxiliary are greatly appreciated.
