Elizabeth (Bowden) Nalley

Elizabeth “Beth” Nalley passed away peacefully at the Homestead Nursing Home in Itasca, Texas, on Sunday, March 26, 2023.  A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 31, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Methodist Church in Itasca, where Beth was a member.

Beth celebrated her 91st birthday on January 25, 2023.

She married Joe Nalley, who preceded her in death May 1976.

Preceded in death by her husband and a granddaughter, Sarah Willman, Beth is survived by Pam Nalley Willman and Dale Willman, Patsy Nalley Bishop and Myron Nalley; grandchildren, Samantha Willman Wagner and Mike Wagner, Morgan Nalley and John Barrett, Jackie Green, and Joe Nalley; great-grandchildren, Nathalie Willman, Joseph Willman, and Parker Wagner; several nieces and nephews including Jolynn Mahurin Bailey.  She is also survived by many friends too numerous to name.

During her time in “Nalley Valley”, Beth enjoyed the many antics of the animals in the neighborhood.  Most of the animals belonged to Patsy. She was also blessed with the family she chose, which included Bobby and Patty Miller, Ashley Miller and Nikki West.

Beth entered Homestead Nursing Home in 2016, where she quickly became “CEO” (not sure if a vote was taken).  She enjoyed overseeing staff and residents.  She was blessed with many friends at the nursing home who quickly became her family.  Beth enjoyed bingo, puzzles, birthday parties, reading, organizing books, Christmas and more.  She was the powerhouse basketball player in March Madness one year where she was high scorer.  She was also awarded Sweetheart at the Valentine’s Day party during her stay at Homestead.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Methodist Church-Itasca or Homestead Nursing Home in Itasca.