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Katyerae Stone, age 99, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007 following a brief illness. She was born on October 31, 1907 in Durant, Oklahoma to the late William and Verna (Cole) Stone. After graduating from Durant High School, Katyerae attended Southeastern University, in Durant, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree. She taught school in Durant for 16 years prior to coming to Albuquerque in 1944. She taught first grade at Bandelier Elementary for 27 years, retiring in 1971 to care for her mother. It was said of Katyerae that she could teach a dead stump to read, a wonderful reference to her teaching skills and her discipline. Katyerae was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she was involved with United Methodist Women, and a member of the Friendly Bible Class. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Sorority, and a member of Sigma Kappa Social Sorority. Katyerae will be fondly remembered by former students and special friends in Albuquerque. Those friends closest to her would often tell her how amazing she was for still living on her own at her age. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum. For those who may desire, memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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