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Mary Catherine McKelvy, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, May 21, 2001 in her home. She was born on October 6, 1913 in Abilene, KS to Bruce and Margaret Gleissner. Employed by TWA as an executive secretary, she was transferred to Albuquerque where she met and married George W. McKelvy in August 1941. While her husband was in the military, they lived in various cities, but eventually migrated to Albuquerque. In 1954, she started work as a legal secretary for the Moses, Dunn, Farmer and Tuthil Law Firm and remained their faithful employee until her retirement thirty years later. Mrs. McKelvy was very involved in politics, served as a volunteer for the Republican Party, and was an avid follower of Rush Limbaugh. In her retirement years, she traveled extensively enjoying the sites and cultures of Ireland, Germany, Italy, Great Britian and other parts of Europe. As a lover of fine music, one of her greatest pleasures was attending the Symphony with her close friends. She is survived by her four sons, Bruce McKelvy of Albuquerque, Warren McKelvy and wife, Roberta of Roswell, David McKelvy of Los Angeles, CA and Stephen McKelvy of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughters, Colleen McKelvy of Los Angeles, CA and Liana McKelvy of Bozeman, MT; grandsons, Ian McKelvy, Zach McKelvy, Mark McKelvy, Luke McKelvy, all of Roswell and Kevin McKelvy of Bozeman, MT; brother, Bruce Gleissner of Mobile, AL; two nephews, John Gleissner and Bruce Gleissner; and two nieces, Wilhima "Billie" Peinovich and Roxanna Jones. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Cremation will follow services. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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