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Athena Lorraine McDevitt, born January 14, 1959 passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Athena was born in Fayetteville, NC and raised in Gallup, NM. She moved to Albuquerque in 1977 to attend UNM and has been a resident since that time. Athena was a graduate of UNM Andersen School of Business, received a Master's Degree and was a Certified Public Accountant. She served the IRS for many years before leaving to establish a private practice. In addition to her accounting practice, she was also an online instructor for several universities. Athena was smart, talented, determined and she pursued her dreams with energy and passion. She was very giving and always ready to reach out and help a friend in need. Athena had an unforgettable sense of humor and could fill a room with laughter. She loved her cats, music, books and being a fairy godmother to her nieces. Athena will be greatly missed. Athena is preceded in death by her father, Peter McDevitt. She is survived by her mother, Lorraine Parmelee of Gallup; sister Rhea McDevitt of Albuquerque, sister Dyana Bible and husband Iain of San Diego; two nieces Rhiana and Tiahana who loved her dearly. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Reflections, 2400 Washington NE at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 144 Louisiana Blvd. NE. The family would especially like to thank Connie and Russell for their kindness and assistance, and her other neighbors for their help and support.
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