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Nadine Elmore passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday, March 20, 2005. She was born July 4, 1924 in Belfalls, TX to Ava Maria and Raymond Lamar Clemons. She was married to Leroy Elmore on June 7, 1942 who preceded her in death after 55 years of blissful marriage. She is survived by her five children, William and Estelle Elmore of Hollywood, MD, Lee and Margaret Elmore of Westminster, CO, Woodrow and Deborah Elmore of Edgewood, NM, Leroy Jr. and Caryn Elmore of Albuquerque, NM, Anita and Clifford Wright of Edmond, OK; 25 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Julian of Clarksdale, AZ. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Woodrow and Perry; sisters, Frances and Marie; and granddaughter, Melissa Jo. Nadine dedicated her life in service to others. Not only was she a loving mother and grandmother, she gave herself as a foster parent. She was a life long member of the United Methodist Church. Nadine worked in several churches in a secretarial role and at the age of 51, returned to school earning an Associates Degree. She was consecrated as Diaconal Minister in the United Methodist Church serving 15 years in Christian Education. Nadine retired in 1990 but continued her ministry the rest of her life. Her hobbies and interests portrayed her focus on God. She spent several years painting scenes of nature and the quaintness of life. Nadine collected butterfly works of art because it symbolized, for her, the hope and promise of new life which she now holds for eternity. Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at French Mortuary 10500 Lomas NE, Albuquerque. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, with Dr. Terry Anderson officiating with Dr. Roy Elmore assisting. Pallbearers and Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Interment will be at the National Cemetery at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 1 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to the Nadine Elmore Memorial Fund at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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