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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. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE on Friday, September 27, 2002, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.�
        Published on: Fri September 27, 2002