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Vera Willene Blackwell, 90, of Santa Fe, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Noah M. Blackwell; parents Ira and Ella Mae Love; sisters Bernice (Love) Nielson and husband Tommy of Baltimore, MD, and Helen (Love) Angelos and husband Paul of Baltimore, MD; and brother William Howard Love and wife Beulah of Salisbury, NC. Vera was born in Trade, Tennessee on March 22, 1919. She lived a life of a career Military wife and the family resided in many locations, finally settling in Albuquerque in 1957. In her later years she worked for Rent-A-Granny in Albuquerque where she cared for many people. Vera was known for her love of Jesus and shared her faith with many she came in contact with and has given out "Daily Bread" booklets to friends and strangers for over 30 years. She is survived by her children William M. Blackwell (Barbara) of Santa Fe, and Linda Liskow (Barry) of Lenexa, KS; brother James Love (Hazel) of Trade, TN; sister Patsy Ann Cavanaugh (Edward) of Taylors, SC; and twin grandchildren Michael Liskow (Virginie) of Brooklyn, NY, and Samantha Liskow of Chicago. Vera is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A Funeral Service will be conducted Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 2520 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM. Burial will take place on Monday October 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be offered to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28201. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com
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