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Betty Louise Adkins, age 74, resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away suddenly at home on July 9, 2000. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Whitney; mother, Macel Whitney; and sister, Mary Jane Cottrell. Betty married her high school sweetheart, George L. Adkins Jr. on July 12, 1945 in Seth, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, George of the family home; sister, Georgia Kelly of Hurricane, WV; and brother, Cecil Eugene Whitney of North Augusta, SC; one son, Lawrence Adkins and wife, Pam; two daughters, Barbara Stetz and husband, Bob and Deborah Kollander; five grandchildren, James D. Baca, Michael Kollander and wife, April, Nathan Kollander, Amber M. Adkins, Danielle L. Adkins; and one great-granddaughter, Meryssa Lynn Kollander. Betty was a full-time homemaker who devoted her life to her home, family and friends. She was"Gramma" to all, and never failed to quietly listen and unconditionally love. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, July 15, 1:00 p.m., at University Village mobile home park clubhouse to celebrate Betty's life.
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