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Claudia Carmenella "Tommie" Palumbo Adkins, 84, died at her home in Albuquerque on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. The daughter of master stone mason Giovanno "John" Palumbo and Della Howard Palumbo, "Tommie" was born May 13, 1926, in Whitesburg, KY, the heart of Appalachia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, CWO4 Ralph L. Adkins, Sr. USN; and her siblings, John Palumbo, Jr., Mae Palumbo Cox, Guy Palumbo, and Ralph Palumbo. "Tommie" is survived by her children, Judy Adkins Hill and Ralph L. Adkins, Jr, and their spouses Lawrence Hill and Connie Milhollin Adkins, and by her brother William "Bill" Palumbo of Martin, KY; She was a loving "Granny" to her grandchildren, Dylan and Lindy Newlander, Sarah and "Ruckus" Brucker, Rachel Adkins and Kurt Kasinoff, Jessicah Adkins and Adam Hevey, Thomas Boaz Adkins, and Hannah Adkins; and to her great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan, and Ben Newlander, and Lillian Brucker. Of indomitable spirit and will, and a true friend to animals, "Tommie" made a life wish come true in 1955 when she ascended Mt. Fuji as a Navy wife in post-war Japan. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her and were charmed by her engaging personality. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, September 12, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at French - University Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia St. SE, 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Claudia at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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