She was born in Lamar, Colorado on February 12, 1951. Betty graduated from East High and was married to David S. Nelson
She was predeceased by husband David Nelson, parents Tom and Patsy Talmadge and brother Thomas J. Talmadge.
Betty is survived by sisters Carol Frazier, Linda (Chris) Romero, Cindy Talmadge, brothers Bonifacio (Jodi) Talmadge and Frank (Laura) Talmadge, brother-cousin Gerald (Claudia) Martinez, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
