Betty Young Nelson

Betty Young Nelson, 91, of Ashburn passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her residence.

Betty was born in Worth County on August 24, 1933 to the late William M. Sr. and Laurene Souter Young. She was the Vice President for Colony Bank of Ashburn for 42 years. Betty was also a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Her biggest achievements in life were watching and helping raise her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She loved genealogy. She also enjoyed collecting coins and roosters but her favorite thing to collect was Santa Claus figures. Her collection included well over 200 of them. She enjoyed teaching the youth at Harmony Baptist Church. She loved children of all ages and treasured time spent with her siblings, nieces and nephews. She loved playing cards and cheating at checkers.

She is survived by her son, Floyd (Robin) Nelson of Ashburn; siblings, Walter Young (Jane, deceased) of Shingler, Jerry (Cindy) Young of Worth County and Merle Knight (Gene, deceased) of Dawson; grandchildren, Hunter (Haley) Nelson, Hayes Nelson and Hope (Will) Kelley; sister-in-law, Vickie Young of Worth County.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Nelson; siblings, Billy Young and Melba Jean (Elmo) Young Jordan.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Perry Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

While flowers will be accepted, for those who wish, please make donations to the Harmony Baptist Church Children’s Fund.