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Betty Jean Ratcliff MacDowell, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Milo and Willie Juanita Ratcliff; brothers, Evon Ratcliff and Michael Ratcliff; and sister, Mary Lee Natoli. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Sullivan of Pleasant Valley, N.Y.; Francesca MacDowell of Albuquerque; Tani Sue Hyland and her husband, Vincent of Highland, NY; son, John McGinn and his wife, Karin of Seattle, Wash.; grandchildren, Sean and Megan Sullivan, Cody and Kelly Williams, and Katherine, Vincent and Patrick Hyland. Betty was born August 19, 1921 in Clayton, New Mexico. She lived in her beloved Albuquerque in her youth and most recently since 1972. Betty was employed with the Atomic Energy Commission and retired from the Social Security Administration as a supervisor of data processing. Betty was an avid reader, gardener, and loved her crafts. Betty's family would like to especially thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for their thoughtfulness and care. Memorial donations can be made to Heartland Hospice, 10801 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87112. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Rd. N.W. with The Reverend Sandra S. Bess officiating. Committal Service will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 842-8800
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