Betty A. (Nelson) Carlisle, 87, returned to her heavenly home on March 28, 2016. Her devotion to her family and her faith in God supported her in her earthly journey and ultimately gave her peace. She loved and was loved by all who had the privilege of being a part of her life and was affectionately called “Mama Betty”.
Betty is survived by her children, G. Michael Carlisle (Linda),Gregory G. Carlisle (Debbie), Susan (Susie) Sanders (Steve), Cheryl Carlisle and Betty Lea Carlisle; grandchildren, Andrea (Carlisle) Mercer, Adrienne (Carlisle) Angel, Gregory G. Carlisle III, Kevin Carlisle, Stephan G. Sanders II, Michael Carlisle, Kasi (Carlisle) Ellerbrook, Cecelia Carlisle-Farrar, Matthew Carlisle, Kalie (Carlisle) McKinley, and Christopher Carlisle, blessing her with 16 great grandchildren; sister, Edith Nicholson–Holmes and brother, Frank Nelson. She is preceded in death by her husband, G. Garnett Carlisle; son, Mark Carlisle; daughter, Patricia (Carlisle) Stroud-Grimm, grandson, Mark Scott Carlisle; brothers, Cleveland “Bus” Nelson, Wallace “Wally” Nelson, Robert Nelson, William Nelson, and sisters, Edna (Nelson) Lewis and Irene Nelson.
The family offers gratitude to Dr. Aziz Mehrzad and the entire staff at Bethel Manor for their loving care of Mom and her family.
Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, April 1, 2016, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Ms. Arleen Swinford. Friends may visit Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday from 11:00 AM to service time at the funeral home. Private burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Warrick Humane Society or SWIRCA . Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
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