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Obituary for SASSER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday October 10, 2008

Lois Jeannine Sasser, 78, a resident of Albuquerque died Thursday, September 25, 2008. She is survived by her four children, Pat K. Sasser and wife Karen of Amarillo, TX., Valerie Hall and husband Richard, Erin Noel and husband Phil and Shane Sasser, all of Albuquerque; and 13 grandchildren. Ms. Sasser was born in Hereford, TX, on October 10, 1929 to Pearl and Rebecca Singleterry. She grew up on a farm, located in Pleasant Hill, NM. Jeannine attended Hereford High School and the University of Colorado. She married Pat E. Sasser on November 13, 1949, and they made their home in Amarillo, TX. Ms. Sasser was actively involved in her church in Amarillo, as well as volunteer work in the local hospital. She later moved to Red River, NM and became owner/operator of Porky's BBQ restaurant from 1980 to 1985. In 1986, she moved to Albuquerque, NM near her family and worked as payroll clerk for Noel Company. Ms. Sasser's greatest love in life was her Lord, as well as her children/grandchildren. She also deeply loved the mountains in Red River and Taos area, along with cooking, movies, trout fishing, dancing, country-western music and her beloved animals. Ms. Sasser's life centered on meeting new people (she never met a stranger) and standing up for what she believed in. She demonstrated unconditional love for her family and acceptance of people down on their luck. We will miss her dearly. Memorial Services will be held in Jeannine's honor Saturday, October 11, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Friends and family are invited to a reception following the service from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 5561 Eakes Rd. NW, 87107. A memorial fund has been set up in Ms. Sasser's honor, please make donations to New Life Center for Family Development, 8338 Comanche Rd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary Westside Chapel 9300 Golf Course Road NW, 87114 (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com


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