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Betty May Nelson

8 July, 1940 – 11 September, 2022
IN THE CARE OF

Callison-Lough Funeral Home

Betty May Nelson, 82, passed away on September 11, 2022 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on July 8, 1940 in Hibbing, Minnesota to the late Ralph and Hilma (Johnson) Wellcome.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Dick Wellcome, Wes Wellcome, and Barbara Scovel.

Betty is survived by her husband, Edward Nelson of Prairie Grove; children, Mark Thurman (Tammie) of Rogers, Penny Roberts (Jason) of Lowell, Annamarie Higginbotham of Louisiana, James Thurman (Donna) of Farmington, Ramona Rusch (William) of Prairie Grove, David Nelson (Tracy) of Prairie Grove, Debra Blake (Bob) of Sulpher Springs and Roger Nelson (Sherry) of Berryville; brother, Ralph Wellcome (Carol) of Iowa; sister, Louella Krtinich of Minnesota; 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, Michael Enzo, and her best friend, Bernice Chellico of Nashwauk, Minnesota.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Fayetteville National Cemetery at 11:30am.

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FAMILY

Mark Thurman (Tammie)Son

Penny Roberts (Jason)Daughter

Annamarie HigginbothamDaughter

James Thurman (Donna)Son

Ramona Rusch (William)Daughter

David Nelson (Tracy)Son

Debra Blake (Bob)Daughter

Roger Nelson (Sherry)Son

Ralph Wellcome (Carol)Brother

Louella KrtinichSister

Ralph Wellcome (Hilma (Johnson))Father (deceased)

Hilma WellcomeMother (deceased)

Dick WellcomeBrother (deceased)

Wes WellcomeBrother (deceased)

Barbara ScovelSister (deceased)

20 grandchildren,27 Great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Services

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