NELLIE CATHERINE A resident of New Mexico since 1958, passed away on August 6, 2011. She was 94. She and her husband Larry moved from Pennsylvania to Los Alamos in 1958. In 1980 they retired in Albuquerque. She was the daughter of Thomas and Catherine Urbala. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry of 60 years and two sisters, Bernice Smith and Gladys Smith of PA. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Jones) Dollahon and her husband Norman of Norristown, PA. Also surviving are two grandsons, Scott Dollahon and his wife Jessica and Gary Dollahon, all of PA; two great-granddaughters, Aidan and Emma Dollahon; a brother-in-law Steadman Smith of PA and Ms. Darla Dollahon of Albuquerque. Several nieces and nephews, Barbara Hayes, Beverly Holquist, Donald Smith of PA and Carl Smith of New York; along with many close friends and neighbors. Nellie was a member of the Rio Grande Jazz Society and faithfully attended their monthly concerts. She was also known for her love of animals. She would walk around her neighborhood park in the mornings to greet her many neighbors and pets. She kept dog treats in her pantry for those that came to visit. For the last several years, Nellie was assisted in her home by Ms. Cathy Tierney from Home Instead Senior Care. Cathy was a life-line between Nellie and her daughter in PA. The family wants to thank Cathy for her dedication and excellent care. We also want to thank her many friends and neighbors who visited with her, brought her meals and helped her to attend activities in Albuquerque. Donations can be made to the following: Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave., N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110, The Rio Grande Jazz Society, c/o Jean Wachocki, 6118 Edith Blvd. N.E., #147, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. Please visit our online guestbook for Nellie at www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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