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Barr Memorial Chapel obituary - Betty A. Nelson, 91, Fort Madison

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Betty Arlene Nelson, 91, of Fort Madison, Iowa died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison.  She was born July 16, 1933 to Howard Roy and Geneva Ortha (Swinderman) Marsh.  On December 21, 1951, she married Richard Earl Nelson.  After raising her sons, she went to work at Sheaffer Pen Company, and she worked there until her retirement.  She enjoyed cooking, yard sales, flowers and gardening.  She had many dogs over the years, but her Boston Terriers were her favorite.  She loved and worshiped her family.  She was a generous mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. 
She is survived by her son, Dennis (Carla) Nelson; one daughter-in-law Elaine Nelson; three grandchildren: Travis Nelson (Susan), Lindsey (Lee) Fisher, and Nicole Nelson; four great grandchildren: Taylor, Carter, Olivia, and Aubree; several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Darrell Marsh and Roy Marsh, and her son Mark Nelson.
A Celebration of her Life and burial at Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison will be held at a later date.  Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Nelson family and an online guest book may be found at www.barrmemorialchapel.com.

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