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Obituary for HATTOX


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday July 27, 2009

Wilma Emily Hattox, age 88, passed away on July 17, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Grant City, MO on October 21, 1920 to William and Anna Long. Wilma partnered with her husband, Jerry to design and build homes and later co-founded Western Building Supply in 1971. She was the first woman licensed building contractor in the state of New Mexico. Although she was no longer building homes she continued to keep her Ker-Lin Homes license current. Wilma was also a member of the NM Home Builders Association since 1971, a member of the Lobo Club, and the Republican Party. Wilma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that will be deeply missed and her memory will be greatly cherished. Wilma is survived by her two daughters, Keri Ann Small and husband, Gary of Woodlands, TX and Linda Lee Toppert and husband, Bob of Albuquerque, NM, grandchildren, Roy and Jenny Small, Chad Toppert, Cody Toppert and wife, Brittany. Wilma is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jerry Hattox. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rod Stewart officiating. Private Ennichement will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Wilma at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400


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