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Tellyer -- Brigetta H."Kitty", President of the Tellyer Company, died at La Posada, Residential Hospice Center, January 22, 1999. Born in Berlin, Germany, September 1925. Attended school and later college in Berlin where she worked during WWII for the German government. As the war progressed she joined the Allied Forces as a typist and an interpreter. Kitty married her first husband and returned to the United States to later become a citizen. She met her second husband, Harry B. Tellyer (Pardner), in Albuquerque as an Author Murray dance instructor. After moving to Las Cruces Kitty and Pardner worked together in the development of Telshor Hills and later Tellbrook. For many years she was an active member of Altrusa and recently the Alumnae Club of Alpha Chi Omega. She was also involved for over 30 years with the Miss NM USA Beauty pageant. She served as a judge and a mentor for young women starting out in pageant competitions. She is survived by her"adopted" sons and daughters-in-law, Rob Fitzpatrick, wife, Michelle and David Fitzpatrick, wife, Marta; stepdaughter and grandson, Donna and Alan Fastle. In lieu of flowers Kitty wishes that donations be made to the following organizations Mesilla Valley Hospice at 229 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005 (505) 523-6518 and Literacy Volunteers of Dona Ana County at Dona Ana Branch Community College, 3400 S. Espina Street, Las Cruces, NM 88003. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 1:30 at Graham Mortuary Chapel. Services under the direction of Graham Mortuary, Mesilla Valley Crematory 555 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
        Published on: Mon January 25, 1999