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Phyllis Neri Ables, 72, died peacefully at her home on August 16, 2006 after a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple diseases. Born on February 24, 1934, in Albuquerque, NM, she was the beloved youngest child of William and Anna (Schifani) Eggert. Her parents preceded her in death. Phyllis is survived by the four loves of her life, her children: Melodee Witt and husband, Phil, Carole Sullivan and husband, Danny, Daniel Sandlin and wife, Julie, and Shirley Sandlin; grandchildren, Kristopher Bero, Phillip Bero and wife, Maria, Kenny Bero, Sara Sullivan, and Ian and Eric Sandlin; great-granddaughter, ShayLynn Bero. She is also survived by her brothers, Father Francis X. Eggert and Pete Spehar; her sister, Shirley Villa and husband, Charles; niece, Carla Villa and husband, Mike Bickel; great-nephew and niece, Charley and Edie Bickel; uncle, Daniel Schifani of Santa Fe; numerous cousins and countless friends. Her engaging, charismatic personality and glamorous looks helped to create a resume, which included fashion, hospitality, food and beverage, and sales. During the 1960s in Las Vegas, NV, Phyllis modeled for designer boutiques and worked in exclusive hotels and casinos, including Caesar's Palace and the Sands. Here in Albuquerque, she was the office manager at the Albuquerque Business College, managed cash accounting for Cee Vee Concessions at the New Mexico State Fair and was the general manager of the High Noon Restaurant in Old Town. In 1988, Phyllis launched her very successful Mary Kay business, which she continued to work in until the very end of her life. The family would like to extend very special thanks to the doctors whose care and expertise made the last 12 years possible: Dr. Barbara McAneny and her entire staff at NMCC, Dr. Eric Carlson, Dr. Ronnie Garner, Dr. Donald Porter, Dr. T. Philip Jacob, Dr. Jane Schauer, and Dr. Damara Kaplan. She was a force of nature who changed the energy of every room she entered and our lives are forever changed by her leaving. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Rosary will be recited Friday, August 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the New Mexico Cancer Center, 4901 Lang Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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