Betty Petty, 83, of Big Spring, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 in a local nursing home. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, with Rev. Mark Lindsey, officiating.Betty was born August 3, 1931 in Freer, Texas and married Bennett Petty December 23, 1981 in Stanton. He preceded her in death in 1988.She was a beauty operator at Webb Air Force Base and at several beauty shops in town. She also taught Cosmetology and farmed along with her husband in the Elbow Community.Betty is survived by two daughters, Nancy Raney and husband, Hugh and Janet Abner, all of Big Spring; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Loftin; her mother, Vida McCune; and one sister, Annie Scott.The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Heritage Museum, 510 Scurry Street, Big Spring, TX 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nal ley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,