Betty was born on November 10, 1936, to Robert and Frances Howell Simms. Betty Ann was the second born of nine children.

At an early age, she was baptized and joined Greenbrier Baptist Church. She attended Sunday School and sang in the church choir. She attended Mohemenco School in Powhatan, Virginia.

On April 26, 1958, she joined John Nash Sr. in holy matrimony. From this union, one daughter and one son were born. Betty Ann was employed as a domestic worker for private families for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed working in the yard and keeping her flowers healthy and beautiful.

Betty Ann is preceded in death by her husband John Nash, Sr., two sisters Dorothy S. Taylor and Melcenia Nash, one brother Robert Simms Jr, and one grandson Keishaun Nash.

Betty Ann Nash was called to her heavenly home on May 1, 2023, in the comforts of her home in Powhatan, Virginia.

She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Rosa Shepherdson (Tyrone); one son John Nash Jr., (Rebecca); four grandchildren, Stephanie Shepherdson, JoVan Nash, William Foster, Samantha Love; three devoted great grandchildren, Christian and Chandler Salmon, and Sonya Love; devoted adopted granddaughter, Kadejah Jones; four sisters, Mary Frances Hite (Monroe) of Newark Delaware, Evelyn Graham (Robert), Deborah Taylor, Marlene Anderson (Garland); one brother Pete Simms (Ercelle) all of Powhatan, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Let Me Go

"When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me.

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room: why cry for a soul set free."

-Author Unknown

Her Smile

Though her smile is gone forever and her hand we cannot touch

We still have so many memories of the one we loved so much,

Her memory is now our keepsake which with we'll never part,

God has her in His keeping, we have her in our heart,

Sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Acknowledgements

The family wishes to express deep appreciation and thanks to all acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. May God bless you and His Love be yours to share.