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Velma Neil Knapp Petot Liszewski, 75, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 4, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. "Velm" and also known as "Mimi" to her siblings, was born near Enid, OK on February 7, 1933. She was raised by her loving mother, Cassie and grew up in several states during her younger years to include Illinois, Arkansas and Crosstown, MO, where she met and married Roland Petot. They set roots in New Athens, IL. She raised her children and later married Walter Liszewski of Nashville, IL. Velma finished beauty school and became a licensed beautician in 1971, owning her own shop for many years. (The country ladies never looked so good.she had quite the following!) She was a devout Catholic, church volunteer, homemaker, proud grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to write and has left her family some wonderful memories within her journals. She enjoyed fishing at the Lake of Egypt, quilting, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Amongst her favorite pastimes was traveling, exploring and hiking the trails! She has traversed the paths of the National Parks of California, Tennessee, Wyoming, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Velma lived a full life, dedicated to family and friends. She will be dearly missed by her seven children and their families, Roger Petot and wife, Jenny, Kathy Swyear and husband, Terry, Debbie Meinhardt and husband, Gary, Bob Petot and wife, Cindy, Linda Petot, Roland Petot and wife, Sandy, and Clara LaPlante and husband, Jon; along with her 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; brothers, William Knapp and wife, Norma and Denny Knapp and wife, Beverly; sister, Mavis Price; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all who knew her including her beloved dog, Maggie. Rosary will be held Friday, May 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville, MO. Mass follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Posen, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of NM, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, Albuquerque, NM 87110. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Vista Care Hospice and Lovelace Hospital of Albuquerque, NM for their kindness and the professional manner in which they cared for our mother during her hospital stay and after she returned to her home. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque NM 87112 (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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