Betty Sue McDonough Nelson, born September 13, 1932, passed away at home on January 21, 2026 at the age of 93. She was a resident of Attalla, Alabama. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 28 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. A chapel service will follow on the same day at 1:00 pm at Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory located at 625 Gilbert Ferry Rd SE, Attalla, AL 35954.
Betty was a 1950 graduate of Etowah High School and a 1954 graduate of Jacksonville State University. Betty spent 30 years as a public school teacher in Montgomery, Alabama. Betty also gave 33 years of service to the Etowah Baptist Mission Center. She was a proud member of the First Baptist Church of Attalla as well as Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Montgomery.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roy J. Nelson.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Susan and Donna Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Etowah Baptist Mission Center, Alabama City, or First Baptist Church of Attalla. Special thanks given to Adoration Home Health, as well as friends and special neighbors of Attalla.
