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Lewis -- Vona Lewis, 66, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died Saturday, August 10, 2002. She is survived by her son, Dave Lewis of Washington State; brothers, Roy Moore of Reserve, NM, and James Odle and wife, Amelda of Tatum, NM; four nieces and six nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Odle and Virginia Jimerson; sisters, Connie Jo Brady and Virginia (Ginger) Thoma; nephew, Roy (Butch) Moore; and great nephews, Justin Kitchens and Jarred Odle. Vona was born at home in the Gladiola Community east of Tatum, NM. She attended school in Lovington, Monument, and Hobbs, NM. While in school, she played in the high school band and was a member of the Glee Club. Vona was a member of Sandia Baptist Church. During her years of employment, Vona worked 4 years for Harvey Accounting in Roswell, NM for 16 years, Burke Concrete in Phoenix, AZ and 22 years for Baldridge Lumber in Albuquerque. She retired in 1999. Before retiring, Vona had articles on Credit Management published in a National Credit Magazine. She was Employee Of The Year, 1990-1991, and upon retirement, she was given the President's Award. Services will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Mark Sutton officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monday, August 12, 2002, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to University Hospice Program, 4001 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun August 11, 2002