Elizabeth L. 'Betty' Nelson, 87, of Clearfield went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her home.
She was born on October 23, 1929 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Burtis and Ivey (Noden) Lansberry.
Mrs. Nelson was employed at the Clearfield Job Center for 29 years and then worked as a licensed real estate agent in Clearfield for the next 13 years. Prior to that, she had been employed at various other businesses in the area.
She was a member of Riverview Bible Church, Clearfield where she was the organist for many years. In her younger years, Mrs. Nelson participated in many organized foot races such as 10k's. She also taught piano lessons.
She is survived by her two sons, K. Craig Nelson and wife Linda of Shawville and Mark A. Nelson and wife Jenny of Fairfield, OH; two grandchildren, Mark Ryan Nelson and wife Jennah and Isabella Nelson, both of OH; three step grandchildren, Russell and Tyler Hurley and Parsha Knepp and husband Tyler; a great granddaughter Demi Rose Nelson; and two step great grandchildren, Alexa and Carter Knepp.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Nelson on June 25, 2013. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Inlow; and a brother, Dorwin 'Darby' Lansberry.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Tuesday at 11 AM with Pastor Mark Eveleth officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM and on Tuesday from 10-11 AM.
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