Obituary - M. Elizabeth (Betty) Housh Albert October 22, 2011, Betty Albert, 90, peacefully went home, surrounded by the love of her immediate family.She died as she lived, calmly and sweetly. Mrs. Albert was preceded in death by her parents Charles A. and Madeleine Gormley Housh, her sisters Maurine Housh Blanck and Martha Housh Hughes, and her brother Leighton Housh, all of Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Albert is survived by her husband of 69 years, Raymond M. Albert. She was a loving and patient mother to two daughters - Madeleine R. Albert Sparks (Wayne) of Huntsville, AL, and B.A. Albert (Michael Loving) of Atlanta, GA, and three sons - Daniel Albert (Elizabeth) of Highland Park, IL; Charles Albert (Lane) of West Linn, OR; and John Albert (Lisa) of Decatur, AL. Her nephew, Bruce Albert (Linda) was a special person to her. She was a doting grandmother to Jennifer Sparks Kontak, Daniel Albert, Josh Albert, Emily Albert Taibl, Joe Albert, Gabriel Loving, Jack Albert, and Sam Albert. Her adored great grandchildren are Zoe and Ryan Kontak; Samuel, Parker, Michael and Jonah Albert; Maxwell, Jackson and Reese Taibl; and Sayre and Dylan Albert. She is also survived by her faithful canine companion, Bucky. She attended Iowa State University where she majored in Home Economics, and she met Ray. They married Nov. 2, 1942 in East Lansdowne, PA. They moved to Decatur, AL in 1952 and are faithful members of the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School class, First United Methodist Church, Decatur. She was also a longtime member of the Decatur Music Club and the League of Women Voters.She was a special member of the United Methodist Women. Her favorite activity was singing, in the First United Methodist Church and the Decatur Community Chorus. Mrs. Albert wrote and published her life story "A Piece of Cake". She also wrote, produced, directed, and acted in many family plays of outstanding quality. She was a lifelong reader and passed her love of books to her children and their children. She beat Ray at Upwords up until her last week. She set an example in her way of living and served as a best friend to everyone in her family. Mrs. Albert worked for NASA for 15 years at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center and was especially proud of helping to put the first man on the moon, July 20, 1969. In addition, she worked on the Apollo missions, the launch of the first Saturn V rocket, and Skylab which extended man''s knowledge and capabilities in space. The family wishes to express their deepest thanks and appreciation to Home Instead and Hospice of the Valley. These wonderful helpers cushioned her transition for all the family, and made her passing away peaceful. A Celebration of Life service will be held Nov. 6 at 3 o''clock p. m. at the First United Methodist Church, Decatur, with visitation in the church parlor from one to three. With Dr. Terry L Greer and Rev. Sandra Locke-Godbey officiating and Ridout's Brown-Service directing. If desired, donations may be made in her memory, to the First United Methodist Church, Canal Street, Decatur, AL 35601.