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Betty Ruth Morrow, age 76, died Saturday, August 23, 2003, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was the daughter of two pioneer New Mexico families who homesteaded in San Miguel and Union counties. Betty Ruth was born to Clinton Harrison Morrow and Beulah Eudocia (Findley) Morrow on September 20, 1926, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Findley, Joel and Jack Morrow. Betty graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1944 and attended Virginia Intermont College and the University of New Mexico. She worked in retail sales, public relations and property management. Betty is survived by her children Beth Lee and husband Ron of Custer, South Dakota; Joel Pafford and wife Joelyn of Raton, New Mexico; and Patrick Pafford and wife Gloria of Hondo, New Mexico, as well as by her grandchildren Patrick Allen, Brea Pafford, Brent Pafford, Zachary Pafford and Tammy Pafford, and step-grandson Erik Lee. Betty is also survived by her great-grandson Justin Kase Duncan and step-great-grandchildren Kori, Breanna and Heather Lee; by her aunt Fay Hays, sister-in-law Hazel Morrow Stormo, and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty was an active member of First Baptist Church in Albuquerque from 1935-86, and had resided in Hondo, New Mexico, from 1986 until her death. She was active in the San Patricio Senior Citizens' Center. (Betsy) had a sparkle in her eye and a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at the mausoleum chapel at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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