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Cummings -- Surrounded by her loving family, Marjorie M. Cummings passed away on December 25, 1998, at the age of 80. She was born on July 11, 1918 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Anne and Burd Cummings. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1928, where Marge graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1935. She then worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Las Cruces and the Mescalero Indian Service before attending St. Joseph's nursing School in Albuquerque. She graduated in 1947 and began her long-time nursing career at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Albuquerque. She retired from nursing in 1976 and became an active church and community volunteer. Marge cared deeply for others and was involved in many service activities including Meals on Wheels and The Storehouse. She was very committed to a variety of programs at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Marge also provided love, support, and guidance to her many friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lee Vernon Cummings. She is survived by her sister, Genevieve Jackson and husband, Bill; sister-in-law, Betty Cummings; nieces, Jane Hain, Diana Jackson, and Paula Swain; nephews, Bob Jackson, Jim Jackson, Ed Jackson, and Carl Cummings, and many grand-nieces and nephews. Marge was a selfless, caring person who was loved and cherished by many. She will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., December 29, 1998, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, conducted by Pastor Larry Wright. Followed by a reception at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Indian School Rd. Pallbearers will be Bob Jackson, Jim Jackson, Ed Jackson, Erik Jackson, Shannon Jackson, and Bobby Swanberg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice organization of your choice. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue December 29, 1998