Elizabeth "Betty" Nulty Carroll

Heaven gained a beautiful soul and our loving mother, Elizabeth Nulty Carroll on December 12, 2022. She will journey back home to her beloved Butte where we will hold a celebration of her life on Saturday, May 20, at 9:30 am at St. Patrick church. This will bring Mom full circle; she and Dad would have celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on this date- they were married at St Patrick’s. Elizabeth started her life in Butte on July 8, 1929, the third daughter of Peter and Margaret Nulty, three more daughters as well as two sons followed. Elizabeth went to grade school at St Patrick and then to Girls Central High school, after graduation she went onto nursing school at Carroll College. She married the love of her life- Christopher Carroll and they raised their family of 7 children in Butte. Both Mom and Dad were involved in the community and church on many levels. After staying home to raise her children, Elizabeth worked for Meals on Wheels to deliver food to those who were not able to get out. She volunteered to make pasties for the “Lady of the Rockies”, as well as making and delivering sandwiches to children over the summer months. She was very active with Legion of Mary at St. John’s; she enjoyed giving back to her community. She was extremely proud to be a Butte girl and shared her love of Butte with many. She embraced her Celtic heritage and shared her love of everything Irish with her children. Elizabeth was a member of the Hibernians, along with her sister Theresa, she loved the connection to her Irish ancestry, learning to dance; being involved with her Irish sisters brought her great joy. We learned much from our Mom, faith, kindness and to enjoy life. She will be remembered by all who knew her by her beautiful smile and her generosity. Elizabeth is survived by her children: Mickey & Mike Boysza, Butte MT, Christie & Dan Gulley Floyds Knob IN, Susan & Mike Reed Butte MT, Sheila & Nolan Wanner Helena MT, Lisa & Mike Bennett Bismarck ND, Kevin & Deanna Carroll McMinnvile OR and Brian Carroll Dickinson ND. Grandchildren: Michelle, Carrie and Mike Boysza, Shannon Swisher, Heather Gregory, Corey Gulley, Krestin Sharp, Breanne Phillips, Tasha Deardorff, Shane & Scott Wanner, Erica, Brady Carroll, Rachel Carroll & Fiona Lane. 23 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Christopher, her parents, sisters Rita, Mary and Theresa and her granddaughter Erin Gulley Miller. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the: Alzheimer's Association, Montana Chapter 3010 11th Ave N, Billings MT 59101 Wonderful Mother By Patrick O’Reilly God made a wonderful mother, A mother who never grows old; He made her smile of the sunshine. And He molded her heart of pure gold; In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see; God made a wonderful mother, And He gave that dear mother to me.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Nulty Carroll

July 8, 1929 - December 12, 2022