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Mona Lou Wilson Strong, born in Santa Fe on April 22, 1926, passed away peacefully the morning of September 27, 2009 at her home with her daughters by her side. A lifelong New Mexican, who studied at UNM and joined the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She loved politics, law and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed living at the Park Plaza Condos and playing bridge with her friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mama and Daddy Heard; her parents, Mona and Fred Wilson; her brothers, Fred Jr., Edward, Guy and Little Allen; her loving husband, Addison L Strong; and her daughter, Mona Janice (Jan) Strong who was always so full of life. Mona Lou was part of a historical New Mexican family. Daddy Heard was a rancher (High Lonesome Ranch) in Lea County and later served as the first Mayor of Carlsbad. Fred Wilson was an attorney and served terms as a Judge in both Alb, Carlsbad and Santa Fe, and was instrumental in the development of NM interstate water rights. Her husband, Addison Strong served as a Probate Judge and then as one of the first Magistrate Judges of Alb. Mona Lou is survived by her daughter, Lynn Blackburn, and grandson Wesley; her daughter, Donna Strong, granddaughter Victoria and great-granddaughter Alex; Jan's daughter and her children, Ty and Shelby Miller. She leaves behind lots of family with the Davidsons, Heards, Wilsons and Yates and many loving friends. Mona Lou will be greatly missed as she had one of the sweetest and kindest hearts. We will keep her in our hearts and memories forever and will always try and make her proud. And she will always be remembered as one class act. Services will be held Friday, October 9,2009 at First Presbyterian Church (Locust and MLK) at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at Park Plaza (14th St and Central).
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