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Thebia I. Priest, 87, passed away on May 14, 2004. Thebia was born on December 21, 1917, in Vernon, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Henry Priest and her grandson, Raymond C. Brown. Her daughter, Penny Staehlin; her son, Frank Ramirez; her beloved grandsons, Ronnie Brown of Albuquerque and Robert Brown of Williamsburg, New Mexico survives Thebia. Thebia was Grandma Priest to all who knew and loved her which included many adopted family members and friends. Thebia and Rufus lived in Mountainair, New Mexico in 1940's until they moved to Albuquerque in 1964. Thebia was a member of the Rio Grande Baptist Church in the South Valley for many years. Of late Thebia was a resident of Laurel Canyon Nursing Home. Viewing will be held Monday, May 17, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro Drive NE. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Thebia's honor for the care of Ronnie Brown a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and sent to Penny Staehlin, PO Box 51328, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87181. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800
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