Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Nelson) Gittemeier

November 18, 1931 - November 13, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Nelson) Gittemeier was born on November 18, 1931, in Harvey, Illinois to Ozzie and Beulah (Bittle) Nelson and passed away on November 13, 2020, in Salem, Missouri at the age of eighty-eight years. Betty grew up and attended school in Harvey, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Frank Raymond Gittemeier on January 1, 1952 and together shared sixty years of memories before his passing in 2012. Betty and Frank were blessed with three sons: Frank, David, and Tim. Betty was a devoted wife and loving mother; she spent her working years as a homemaker taking great pride in caring for her family. Betty had a love for shopping and enjoyed going to the local thrift stores, especially Goodwill. Most important to her was her family, she cherished being a grandmother and spending time with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. Betty is survived by three loving sons: Frank Gittemeier of St. Louis, MO, David Gittemeier and wife Cindy of Sullivan, MO, and Tim Gittemeier and wife Janet of Salem, MO, four granddaughters: Mary, Julie, Betsy, and Georgia; five great-grandchildren; extended family and friends. Preceding her in death were her husband: Frank Gittemeier and parents: Ozzie and Beulah Nelson. Betty will be remembered for her sweet spirit and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services for Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Nelson) Gittemeier were held Thursday, November 19, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Chris Hendrix officiating. Song selections played were “Amazing Grace”, “In the Garden”, and “Go Rest High on that Mountain”. Serving as Pallbearers were her loving family. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Betty Gittemeier and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com