BETTY J. (COX) DEAL, age 76, of Lincoln, NE died Thursday, July 10, 2014 at home surrounded by her family and Tabitha Home Health Care.  Betty was born May 12, 1938 in Wise, VA to Olga K. Cox, she grew up in Tennessee.  In 1957 she married Donald L. Deal in Indianapolis and they moved to Lincoln in 1971.  Betty worked for Telex Communications (now Bosch Systems) from 1971-2000.

Betty is a member of Sheridan Lutheran Church; she loved volunteering for Matt Talbot Hunger Relief; and also was a member of the Red Hats Society.  She loved traveling, shopping, gardening, and spoiling her grandchildren.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband Don Deal; daughter Cindy Deal of Lincoln; and son Richard Deal of Lincoln.

She is survived by daughter Donna Brophy of Lincoln; son Mike (Connie) Deal of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at Sheridan Lutheran Church on Monday, July 14, at  11:00 a.m., with Pastor Eric Bostrom officiating.  A private graveside service will be held at a later date.  Memorials are requested to The Salvation Army and Tabitha Healthcare Services in lieu of flowers.