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Betty Boxx, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, A. Carl Boxx; three children, Carla Williams and husband, Richard of Albuquerque, Gary Boxx and Rene Leninger of Albuquerque, and Tammy Mouton and husband, Lee of Lafayette, LA; grandchildren, Arlyn and wife, Holly Dale, Todd Dale, Richard Williams III and wife, Vicki, Robin Mangino and husband, Lee, Jason Boxx and wife, Julie, and Sammy Wood; great-grandchildren, Susan Perkins, Colt Mangino, Jared Dale, Justin Williams, Christopher Rey, Richard Herrera, Ellen, Aubrey, Jack, and Josiah Boxx, and Madeline LeBlanc; sister, Peg Szalay of Clearwater, FL; numerous nieces and nephews; and many others who called her "Grandma". Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Dale; and son, Gregory Boxx; and four brothers; and two sisters. She was born in Pennsylvania, July 10, 1921, to Howard and Edna Ressler. She graduated from Wilkinsburg High School. After graduation she worked for the U.S. State Dept. in Washington D.C. until transferring to the Philippines where she met her husband, A. Carl Boxx who was serving with the U.S. Merchant Marines. They were married on September 7, 1946. For their honeymoon they traveled around the world before returning to the United States. In 1948 they moved to New Mexico for Carl's health. Betty worked as an accountant for numerous businesses in Albuquerque before working for the State of New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue from which she retired. She was very active in the Retired Public Employees of New Mexico, the Friendship Force in New Mexico, the Coronado Thunderbird Club, and for many years the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Betty loved traveling, taking many trips with family and friends. She loved her nickel machine at San Felipe Casino. Betty was a loving wife, beloved mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Saturday, February 25, 2006, 1:00 p.m. Private burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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