Betty Nash's Obituary
Nash, Betty Knott Betty Nash passed away at home on Saturday, April 24, 2010 following a very courageous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout life, Betty was known for her kindness, sincerity and beautiful smile. Betty was born July 21, 1943 in Kemp, Texas to Tom B. and Betty T. Knott. She graduated valedictorian from Kemp High School where she was a cheerleader and played on the basketball team. She attended The University of Texas and in 1961, married her junior high sweetheart, Edward C. Nash, Jr., of Kaufman. In 1963, Betty and Eddie settled in Dallas, where Ed pursued a career in banking and they raised their three children. Betty was active in the community and had numerous interests. She was an avid tennis player at Royal Oaks Country Club and Brook Hollow Golf Club. As a member of the Junior League of Dallas, Betty worked on many charitable projects, including the Inner-City Day Camp. She was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Betty had a lifelong passion for gardening and landscaping. She also enjoyed renovating houses with her daughter Cindy. After relocating to Saratoga Springs, New York in the 1990s, Betty became an enthusiastic horseracing fan and handicapper. Upon returning to Dallas, Betty established a rewarding career in real estate as a vice president with Briggs Freeman Real Estate. She received the company’s Rose Award in 2009. She particularly enjoyed helping young couples find their dream home and formed lasting relationships with many families along the way. Betty’s life truly centered around family and friends and was greatly enriched by her five grandchildren, who called her “Honey”. Preceded in death by her parents, Betty is survived by her husband of 49 years, Eddie and three children: son Ted Nash and wife Dawn, daughter Cindy Nash Hughes and husband Tom, and son Thomas Nash; along with her five wonderful grandchildren: Patrick, Andrew and Katherine Nash and Eleanor and Nash Hughes, all of Dallas. She is also survived by her sister, Ellen Knott Abercrombie of Ft. Worth, and several nieces and nephews. Betty was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and close friend to many. Betty was truly “known by many, loved by all”. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm, Thursday, April 29 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at 8011 Douglas Avenue in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials for cancer research at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Attention: Pat Mulvey, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.
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