Elizabeth Nelson

Elizabeth "Betty" Nelson, 78, longtime resident of Albuquerque and current resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012 with family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Charles; children, David Lee Sprunger and his wife, Amanda, Dianna Lea Radosevich and her husband, Fred, and PolleaAnne Blue and husband, Greg; grandchildren, Rebecca Taylor and husband, Rod, Andrew Sprunger, Krystinna Clark and husband, Brian; Danyiel Jobe and husband, Marc, Joshua Radosevich and fiance, Chelsea, Katelynne Nelson, and Marcus Blue; great-grandchildren, Beth, Matthew, Aubrie, Anastasia, Aletheia, Carmen, Haydn, Madison, Lorelai, Savanah, Mason, and Molly; sister, Patricia Crane and husband, Ken; brother, Russell Husted and wife Vickie; nephews, William and Matthew, along with extended family members and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret "Dixie" Husted and her first husband, Edward Lee Sprunger. Betty had many interests in her life including her flower garden, camping with her husband, sewing for her family, and embroidering. She loved her constant companion, her dog, Musu and making pillow cases for her grandchildren. The happiest times of her life were spent with her family. She will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. A memorial service will be held for Betty on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at French ~ Westside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro Dr. NE, Building 2, Ste 102, Albuquerque 87110, or the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste 300, Albuquerque 87111.