Betty was born in a Navy base in San Diego, California to Roxie and Milton Sams on December 8,1956.
She lived in Henderson, Nevada graduating from Basic High School class of 1975. She married her High School Sweetheart Sterling Balzen February 16, 1980 in Henderson, Nevada.
Betty is survived by her husband Sterling Balzen, daughter Stephanie McKinley(Jason), daughter Melissa(Clinton), Daughter Rebecca(Chris), Grandkids; Jason, Haley, Dylan, Sierra, Gavin, Zelda, Jude, Morgana, Charlie, Hayden, Skyler, and 3 great grandkids; Star, Kinsley and Ellianna.
Betty is survived by her mom Roxie Wilson, her brother Michael, Sisters; Melody, Barbara, and Michelle.
Betty was preceded in death by her father Milton Sams and David Wilson, brother Nick Sams, and nephews, nieces, father and mother-in-law.
Services will take place at a later date.