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Brown -- Lucy Ruth Brown, 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 20, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Ellie Rucker of Austin, TX; sons, James F., Ted F., and Charles F. Brown, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Katy Lehman of Portales and Mildred Hudgens of Deming; eight grandchildren;and 22 great-grandchildren.� Preceding her in death were her husband, Theodore R. Brown; and her brother, Travis Brem of Deming. Ruth was a resident of Albuquerque for 70 years. She was born in Deming, NM on September 2, 1911 to J. Fletcher Brem and Willie Lee Mauldin.� Ruth's parents moved to New Mexico from Mississippi.�Ruth had a special interest for the underprivileged and those who couldn't help themselves.� She supported the Navajo Indians financially, spiritually and medically at a time when few people had even heard of a Navajo. She supported Albuquerque Rescue Mission, as well as missions in Guatemala, Mexico, India and Africa. She was a founding member of Albuquerque'S Grace Church, President of Christian Women�s Club, and past member of the Albuquerque Garden Club.�Ruth was an active gardener and loved roses. A special acknowledgement is given to Helen and Carmen who so lovingly provided care for Ruth.� Services will be held Saturday, September 28, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Interment will follow. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat September 28, 2002