Betty R. Nelson, 80, passed away January 10, 2020 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born Sept. 24, 1939 to Lewis and Irene (Breeden) Wright in Palastine, Arkansas.&nbsp; She married Tom Nelson on October 14, 1989. She was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and worked as a seamstress for Scott Specialty. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her husband Tom Nelson of Clay Center, KS, 6 children Jennifer “B.J” Finn of Kansas City, MO, Gwen Smith of Salina, KS, Wayne (Teresa) Smith of Salina, KS, &nbsp;Stephen “Steve” Smith of Clifton, KS, &nbsp;Rodney (Aimie) Smith of Salina, KS, Don (Tera)Totten of Ellsworth, KS, two stepchildren Darin (Theresa) Nelson of Galva, KS and Dorin Nelson of Marquette, KS, 4 Brothers, 23 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild and her best friend, Donna Craig of Salina.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Funeral Services:&nbsp;January 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the Wesleyan Church in Clay Center, KS

Minister:&nbsp;Pastor Rob Stewart and John Paulson

Burial:&nbsp;Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;January 15, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Clay Center Wesleyan Church c/o the funeral home.

Betty R. Nelson, 80, passed away January 10, 2020 at Medicalodge in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born Sept. 24, 1939 to Lewis and Irene (Breeden) Wright in Palastine, Arkansas.&nbsp; She married Tom Nelson on October 14, 1989. She was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and worked as a seamstress for Scott Specialty. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.She is survived by her husband Tom Nelson of Clay Center, KS, 6 children Jennifer “B.J” Finn of Kansas City, MO, Gwen Smith of Salina, KS, Wayne (Teresa) Smith of Salina, KS, &nbsp;Stephen “Steve” Smith of Clifton, KS, &nbsp;Rodney (Aimie) Smith of Salina, KS, Don (Tera)Totten of Ellsworth, KS, two stepchildren Darin (Theresa) Nelson of Galva, KS and Dorin Nelson of Marquette, KS, 4 Brothers, 23 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild and her best friend, Donna Craig of Salina.She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.Funeral Services:&nbsp;January 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the Wesleyan Church in Clay Center, KSMinister:&nbsp;Pastor Rob Stewart and John PaulsonBurial:&nbsp;Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KSVisitation:&nbsp;January 15, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Clay Center Wesleyan Church c/o the funeral home.