Betty Nichols

Betty Ann Nichols, 63, a longtime Atlantic resident, died unexpectedly in her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Friday, June 29, 2007. Betty was born the daughter of Merritt Isaac and Estella May (Flathers) Boggs on May 20, 1944 in Atlantic, Iowa. She attended school in Atlantic and became a nurse aid. She was married to Marvin Elmer Nichols in March of 1973. The couple lived in Atlantic where they enjoyed raising their two children. She was employed at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center in Atlantic and more recently was self-employed as a refinance loan closer and notary. Betty will be remembered for her great personality. She was "happy go lucky" and entertained friends and family with her country western music. She was a loving mother and grandmother.She is survived by her children, George G. Nichols of Council Bluffs and her daughter Marla Todd of Council Bluffs; her grandchildren, Valarie Todd and Devon Nichols; sisters and brothers, Janice Hines of Des Moines, Mary Jane McDermott and husband Mac of Atlantic, Lela Petersen of Atlantic, Marylin Luke of Lewis, Muriel Riley of Lewis, Leslie Boggs and his wife Karen of Atlantic, Sandy Roberts and husband Mike of Lewis ; in-laws, Janis Boggs of Atlantic, Edna Boggs of Cedar Rapids, Zetta Stuetaelberg and husband Bob of Brayton, John Dennis of Brayton, Bill Oliver of Harlan and Doris (Nichols) Nicholson of Omaha; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin in 1982; her parents, Merritt Boggs and Estella (Boggs) Kendall; siblings, Orville Boggs, Lawrence Boggs, and Kathy Sue Boggs; in-laws, Frank Hines, Everett Petersen, Morris Luke and Ron Riley, John Nichols, Mary Dennis, Ruth Oliver and George Nichols.Funeral InformationIN REMEMBRANCEBETTY ANN NICHOLSBorn May 20, 1944 in Atlantic, IowaENTERED INTO RESTFriday, June 29, 200763 years, 1 month, 7 daysFUNERAL SERVICETuesday, July 3, 2007Ten thirty o"clock in the morningRoland Funeral Home, Atlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Gary DeGeestFirst United Methodist Church ~ Atlantic, Iowa MUSICAL SELECTIONSOn The Wings Of A Pure White DoveSatin SheetsAll Of My Lovin'by Betty NicholsTake Me To Your Promise Landwritten and sung by Betty NicholsBEARERS Bill Oliver David Dennis Larry BlaineKenny Riley Buke Petersen Matt Luke FLOWER COMMITTEELela Petersen and Mary Jane McDermottINTERMENTSouthlawn Cemetery in Atlantic, IowaLUNCHEONBetty's family invites family and friends to join them for a luncheon to be held at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic following the committal service.