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Bettye Davis Jackson, age 85, passed away peacefully in her home in the Albuquerque Meadows on Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was born in Wendell, NC on October 23, 1923, the oldest daughter of J.E. and K.B. Williams. She shocked her family by marrying a Yankee, William "Bill" Jackson, on April 25, 1942. They lived on various military posts across the country for a number of years, finally settling in Albuquerque in 1957. Bettye was an ever-cheerful lady who was a friend to all. She was a talented seamstress, florist, craft-master, and painter. In later life, she became a passionate aficionado of the art and science of the game of BINGO. She dearly loved her family and many friends who will miss her greatly. She and "Daddy Bill" are together once again, and forever. Bettye is preceded in death by her husband Bill Jackson; brothers and sisters James, Mable, Jackie, and William; and by her grandson, Brian H. Jackson. Bettye is survived by her three sons, William A. Jackson and his wife Barbara of Albuquerque, John E. Jackson and his wife Valerie of Middletown, RI, and Robert M. Jackson and his wife Barbara of Rio Rancho; her grandchildren, Gina, Billy, Michael, Roxanne and Kevin; and her great-grandchildren, Marquise, Rico, Brenden, Eliana, and Noah. A Viewing will be held at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held in the Chapel at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. followed by interment at the Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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