Beth C. Nelson, 93, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 28, 2015 at her residence. Born November 21, 1921 in Karlsborg, Sweden she was the daughter of the late Gustaf Carlsson and Ester (Soderman) Carlsson.

Beth graduated from Karlsborg High School in 1938 and graduated from the Swedish Red Cross College in 1948. Beth was a registered nurse in Stockholm, Sweden for thirteen years, retiring in 1957. She was a veteran of the Swedish Armed Forces from 1952 until 1956 and worked at the United Nations Nursing Center for one year.

She enjoyed cooking, sewing and restoring antiques. Beth married her husband, Jimmie J. Nelson on July 14, 1956 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, St. Leonard, MD.

Beth is survived by her husband, Jimmie J. Nelson; children, Paul C. Nelson of Lusby, MD and Amy E. Stewart (Paul) of Fairfax, VA; and grandchildren, James Nelson of Norman, OK, Mary Nelson of Madison, WI and Dean and Tyler Stewart. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Brita, Carla, Cissi, Berith, Ingalisa and Gote.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Christian Church, 150 Ball Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.