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Thelma Frances Rabb Lyle, of Albuquerque, passed away July 8, 2000, of natural causes. She was born March 14, 1921 in Mena, Arkansas to Harry F. Rabb and Mina Sexton Rabb. Frances was married to James W. Lyle of Mena, AR in 1942. He preceded her in death in 1992. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Lyle in 1998; her son, Patrick Lyle in 1980; and by her brothers, Harry (Buck) Rabb and John Robert Rabb. Survivors include her son, James W. Lyle, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Gerri of Albuquerque, son, Paul A. Lyle and daughter-in-law, Kim of San Diego; granddaughters, Katerina Calderone of Salt Lake City, and Jeannette Lyle of Albuquerque; brothers, William (T) Robb of Russellville, AR, Charles Rabb of Rogers, AR and Richard Rabb of Arlington, TX; and also her sister, Mary Ann Plunkett of Vallejo, CA. During her marriage, Frances lived in such exotic locations as occupied Japan, and the then territories of Hawaii and Alaska. She and her husband moved to Albuquerque in 1961. Frances was an accomplished gardener with a great knowledge of horticulture. Her many activities in gardening, including chairing many state flower shows, classifications for state flower shows, Past Presidency of La Manana Garden Club, as well as other offices. She loved her vegetable garden, peonies, iris, and roses. Services will be held at the Gate of Heaven Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2000. The family welcomes flowers or donations to Hospice, the Albuquerque Garden Center, or the Albuquerque Public Library. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs. Lyle, (891-8200).
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