Betty A. Nichols, 87 of Centralia passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

Family and friends are invited to a Graveside service at 2:30 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Glendale Memorial Gardens.

Betty was born on February 13, 1939, in Centralia the daughter of Howard and Mary Florene (Wainscott) Mason.

On July 26, 1958, Betty married Harry Ray Nichols Sr., and he preceded her in death on October 17, 1998.

Betty is survived by her children, Harry Ray Nichols, Jr. (Virginia), Howard Nichols, Bill Nichols, Angela Jackson all of Centralia; Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda Phillips, Jean Nichols, Judy Rice.

Along with her husband Harry, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Adele Seibert, grandson, Patrick Winingear, siblings, James Howard Mason, and Carolyn Proddy.

Betty enjoyed crocheting, quilting and watching baseball. She truly loved spending time with her kids and grandchildren.

Online condolences may be left at www.fentonkendrickfh.com