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PERKINS -- Betty Burton Perkins was born September 14, 1920 in Kansas City, MO to Raymond and Gertrude Burton. She passed from this life peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2008. The family moved to Albuquerque when she was about six years old because her father had tuberculosis. He was "chasing the cure", as many TB patients were at that time. Betty attended Albuquerque High School and UNM. Betty was on the faculty at AHS prior to starting a family with her husband, Cy Perkins. Betty was an officer with First National Bank for 15 years, before retiring in 1979. Betty was always active in community affairs, including the National Association of Bank Women, Hogares Inc., Chaparral Home and Adoption Services and Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Betty was predeceased by her parents, and by her husband of 65 years, Cy Perkins. Betty is survived by her brother, Raymond Burton of Congress, AZ; her two sons, Cy Perkins Jr. and Tom B. Perkins; grandchildren, Tommy Perkins Jr. and his wife Gayle, Lilian Perkins and her fiance, Joe Jewel; and niece, Marjorie Moody. Betty is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Brighton and Jack Perkins. Betty wishes to thank all of her caregivers over the last few months for the care and love shown to her. A very special thank you to Leyla and Monty Beazer for going the extra mile on her behalf. As she requested, no Services will be held. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun August 24, 2008