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Nora W. Pierce of Albuquerque passed away September 6, 2009 after a long illness. Born Eleanor A. Williams on May 6, 1930 in Stamford Connecticut, daughter of I. Vernon and Harriet Williams. Nora graduated from Albright College with a BS in psychology, and earned her Masters degree from Highlands University. She was a long time employee of the State of New Mexico DDU and she pursued a career in real estate. Nora enjoyed camping, skiing snorkeling, quilting,and vacationing in Florida. She joined a quilting guild where she created spectacular works of art. Beloved widow of Dave Pierce, she is survived by her brother Don Williams; children Cecilie Bodman, Telka Giron, Todd and Greg Houck, son-in-law Gary Bodman and Carlos Giron and daughter-in-law Sandra Houck; grandchildren Dylan and Cody Bodman, Billy and Nova Giron, Bianca Tafoya, Veronica Serrano, Amber Houck; and great-grandchildren Arianna, Evangelee, Samantha and Fred. Nora was the keystone of her family and will be remembered for her loving and generous nature, her wisdom, optimism and joy of life. She brightened the lives of all she touched and will be missed every day. Nora spent her final days surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 20, 2009 4:00 p.m. at ABQ Center for Spiritual Living 2801 Louisiana NE 87110
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