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Adria A. Petty, 92, a resident of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque, New Mexico formerly of Staten Island, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Adria was born July 1, 1916 in New York City to Marie and Leroy Carlton. Adria loved animals, was an avid gardener and enjoyed tending to her yard and her many flowers. She also enjoyed exchanging gardening tips with her close neighbor and friend. She used her gardening talents to grow fruit and vegetables, canning and preserving them for the colder weather. Her children's health and proper nutrition were very important to her. Adria used all of the homegrown products in her baking and cooking; she was an excellent baker. In later years and when the need arose, Adria also tended to the needs of her ailing mother and always visited her on a regular basis. In 1985 she moved to Rio Rancho to enjoy the moderate climate and be close to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron in 1986, and her sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and William Kershaw in 2007. Adria is survived by three children, George Petty and wife, Rebecca of Morehead City, NC, Patricia Sexton and husband, Daniel of Rio Rancho, and Donna Besignano and husband, Joseph Kwiatek of Branchburg, NJ; one sister, Elaine Carlton of Auburn, WA; one grandson, Garrett Bennett and wife, Valerie of Albuquerque; two great-grandsons, Jaydan and Xavier Bennett; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff at Mountain View Manor for their kindness and care and express sincere gratitude to Brenda Salvi and Alice Anaya for their friendship and assistance. Cremation and private inurnment have taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 892-9920 www.danielsfuneral.com
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