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Ruth Jeanne Willcut, 81, a resident of Albuquerque for many years, died Saturday, July 17, 2010. She is survived by her three daughters, Janyce Hansen and husband, Mark of Woodbridge, VA, Julie Hobbs and husband, Robert of Colorado Springs, CO and Linda Holland and husband, Ray of Albuquerque; sister, Catharine Heaton and husband, William of Chula Vista, CA; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Willcut; and her parents, Raymond and Janet Suran. She was born on February 18, 1929 in Washington D.C. and attended 17 schools before graduating in El Paso, TX. After graduating from the University of New Mexico with a degree in journalism, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Jeanne married Lawrence Willcut in 1950. She was a long time member of The Cathedral Church of St. John. Jeanne loved to sew, knit, and play bridge. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held at French Wyoming Chapel, Friday, July 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Josh Hromas, Robert Hobbs, Ray Holland, William Heaton, James Heaton, and Nicholas Hansen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4125 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87107. Please visit our online guestbook for Jeanne at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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