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Betty Jane NELSON

Betty NELSON Obituary

Passed away peacefully December 13, 2025. Loving wife of the late Bill. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Chris, Rachelle, Gay, Wendy, Marlene, Lindsay and Tracey. Cherished Gran of Billy, Ricki, Amelia, Trudy, Katherine, William, Scott, Annalise, Hayden. Adored Great-Gran of Elliot, Willow, Emma, Henry, Fergus, Arthur, Charlotte, Hazel, Hugo, Olive, Cooper, Gretta, Arlo, Theon and Mataio. A funeral service to celebrate Betty's life will be held at St Andrews Church Geraldine at 10.30am on Thursday, December 18. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to South Canterbury Hospice. Messages of condolence to 38 Connolly Street, Geraldine.


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Published by Timaru Herald on Dec. 15, 2025.

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Charlie and Karyn

December 27, 2025

Thinking of you all at this very sad time
Charlie and Karyn Kelley

Tania Keen

December 18, 2025

So very sad to hear, deepest sympathy to family, thinking of you at this time.
Tania support worker

Noeline Clarke

December 16, 2025

Deepest sympathy to all the family with the loss of Betty.
My mother Myrtle Eddington & Betty were cousins. She will be sadly missed.

Noeline Clarke
Temuka

Elaine Solomon and family

December 15, 2025

Deepest sympathy to all the Nelson family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Elaine Solomon (nee Day ex TeMoana) RIP Mrs Nelson

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Phillipa McEwan

December 15, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the Nelson family.
From the Gresham family growing up in gapes valley wonderful memories.

Marg Hall

December 15, 2025

Betty was an amazing Lady always with a chuckle
Thinking of you all at this sad time

December 17, 2025

Our adored Gran was the heart of our family. Her kindness and love touched everyone she met, and she leaves behind a space that can never be filled. Her love will live on in our hearts forever, Amy, Trudy, Katherine and William.


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