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Celia Ransom died on Monday, March 7, in her eighth year of a spirited and rewarding life with cancer. She was preceded in death by her four-year-old son David and by her parents, Joe and Jessemae Smith. She is survived by Dick, her husband of fifty-four years; by their son Jim and his wife Roma, with daughters Daisy and Mia; by daughter JoEllen, with twins Lauren and Zac; and by son John and wife Julia, with son Max and daughter Ella. She also is survived by sister and husband Sally and Don Grady; by sister-in-law Jean Anderson of New York City; and by brother-in-law Jim and wife Kim of Santa Fe. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews and their children; and by Jerilyn Bowen. Celia leaves with heartfelt love for all. She was an Albuquerque native, born Margaret Cecilia Smith November 17, 1934. She earned her degree in education at UNM where she was in Pi Beta Phi. Celia devoted her life to her husband and children, making a home for her family. She will be remembered by scores of now grown men and women for whom she made baby quilts. She also enjoyed crafting greeting cards with delightful illustrations. We all will remember her for her anecdotes and humor. Celia cherished her neighborhood friends and those from school, Dick's colleagues, garden club, Altar Guild, Tuesday Literary Club, and the luncheons with the DeLovelies and Lobo Ladies. She loved you and appreciated all you have done for her and Dick. There will be a private burial followed by Celia's funeral service to be held at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave SW, on Saturday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the church. Please visit our online guestbook for Celia at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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