1921
2011
Betty May Anderson, age 89, passed away on April 27, 2011 in Georgetown, Texas. She had been a resident of the Wesleyan at Scenic since Dec. of 2008. She previously lived in Fairfax, Virginia and Denver, Colorado. She was born on November 21, 1921 in Pueblo, Colorado to Nellie May Fitzpatrick and Harry Bertrand Ellifritt. She graduated from Central High School in Pueblo, Colorado in 1939. She married John C. Anderson on January 17, 1941 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1991 in Clifton, Colorado.
Betty worked as an executive secretary for private companies and Government agencies in Colorado. She also owned and operated two Kelly Girl Agencies in Pueblo and Colorado Springs, Colorado. She retired in 1982.
Betty loved to sing and play the piano. She pursued her love of music all her life. During her high school years she participated in musical programs and won a state of Colorado singing competition. In her later years she had singing parts in two performances of the Mikado.
Betty traveled extensively with her husband's job with CF&I Steel Corporation. They also took vacation trips all over the United States and abroad traveling to such destinations as South America, Europe, Bahamas, and the Middle East. She and her husband also loved to fish and taught their children the love of the outdoors.
Betty was a member of the Methodist faith for most of her life.
She is survived by her daughter Nellouise and her son-in-law John Stewart of Georgetown, Texas, her daughter Penelope S. Murray of Fairfax, Virginia, and her son Carl H. Anderson and her daughter-in-law Alicia of Queenstown, Maryland.
She has six grandchildren and seven Great Grandchildren.
Her body has been cremated and her ashes will be spread at a later date in Colorado. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the Wesleyan on Scenic Drive in Georgetown, Texas at 10:30 AM on Monday May 2, 2011.
Contributions can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation in her name.
Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.
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May 9, 2011
Sean Murray
May 5, 2011
Linda Harding
I have such wonderful memories of my Aunt Betty. I only wish I could have seen her more. She was a gentle, kind and loving person. My heart aches for all of her family. Linda Harding
May 4, 2011
Penny Murray
A beautiful Mother, a beautiful person, a beautiful Angel singing in heaven. Love you and Miss you Mom. Penny
May 2, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Betty. She was a sweet lady and we are glad we got a chance to meet her when we visited a few years ago. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Penny and Craig Hoffman
May 2, 2011
David Murray
We are all sorry to hear of your loss Penny, our prayers are with you and your family
May 2, 2011
Dear Grandma,
We miss you, we love you, and our painful sorrow at this time is contained only because we know that you are at peace. I am sure you are looking back on us in joy, blissful and calm, reunited at least with your true love of five decades, your husband and our Grandpa - John Anderson.
I remember the happiness that you brought me as a small child. We played together a lot when I was just a boy - card games, charades, fishing trips, noodles ramen, and always a smiling face. You always had time for us gandchildren.
We love you very much and we wish you eternal peace, love and joy in heaven above.
Yours,
The Andersons
Eric, Inessa, Luke, Kristina, Eva, and Isabella
May 2, 2011
Rosi Deltonto
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
May 1, 2011
Kathleen & Maureen Murray
Penny, Nell & Karl, our condolences to your family. We always enjoyed being with Betty. Her love of life and others shone through in all she did.
May 1, 2011
Bonnie Menor
Cousins Nell and Penny,
Although I never meet you Mother, I will always remember my grandmother talking about what sweet lady she was.
Nell and Penny find comfort in your wonderful memories of her.
May 1, 2011
joseph fitzgerald
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 30, 2011
Randy & Carla Hatcher
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 30, 2011
Alicia Anderson
I remember your child-like nature, your love of freedom and fun, your joyful disposition. Most of all, I remember your voice. It had the sounds of another era, of a kinder and gentler time, unhurried and sweet. I love you and I will miss you Bets.
April 30, 2011
Don & Nancy Huffman
We will always remember your Mom and Dad as they were during our trips to Colorado. They were so outgoing, full of energy and happiness. Bouncing Betty will always have a special place in our heart and memories.
April 30, 2011
Nell Stewart
We loved you so much and will miss you till the end of our days when we meet again.
Nell and John
April 29, 2011
Bill Ellis
In memory of a lovely woman, who put up with our mischief as the mom next door in Denver in the 50s. I will always remember her.
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