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Phyllis Catherine Godfrey Nuckols Kelly passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008 in Mesa, AZ after a long illness. She was born July 21, 1932 in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, NY, the second child of Paul and Leone Godfrey. She came to New Mexico in the mid 1940's. She attended St. Mary's High School, and later attended the University of New Mexico where she received a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's degree in Guidance Counseling. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority where she made many friendships that she kept throughout her life. She was a teacher and a guidance counselor with APS for many years, teaching in many of the elementary, mid, and high schools in the district. In 1977, she moved to Tucson, AZ and worked as a guidance counselor for the Tucson United School District until her retirement in 1997. She was a wonderful teacher, counselor, associate and grandmother, beloved by her many students, friends, and family members. She is survived by her sister, Barbara and husband George Schunck of Syracuse, NY; and children: David Nuckols and wife, Kim of Edgewood, NM; Kelly Nuckols of Albuquerque, NM; Matt Nuckols of Nogales, AZ; Bryan Nuckols and wife, Meg of San Carlos, Mexico; and nine grandchildren. Cremation has already occurred according to her wishes. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Friday, November 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., Monsignor Echert officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, Life Legacy, or a charity of your choice.
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