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WILLINGHAM -- Hazel Lee Willingham, 103, passed from this life on November 6, 2009. Born February 22, 1906, in Fisher County TX, Hazel lived to see many things in her time. Hazel married Olin Willingham in 1929. They moved to NM with their daughter in 1945 and lived in Albuquerque for several years before settling in Bosque Farms. Hazel enjoyed quilting, cooking, and playing dominoes. She was preceded in death by her husband Olin in September of 1997, her sister May Polk, and brother Tom McCombs. She is survived by her daughter Frances Ryan; her three grandchildren, Rhonda Garland (and husband John), Russell Phillips (and wife Linda), Teresa Curl (and husband Marvin); and her four great-grandchildren, John Austin Garland, Abbie Lee Garland, Elijah Curl and Isaac Curl, and many nieces and nephews. We are blessed to have loved and been loved by her during her long life. She resided at the Beehive Homes West for the last two years, where she received great and loving care. Our thanks also to Hospice of New Mexico for their care. Services will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul NE, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix Rd NE, 2FL, ABQ, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Hazel at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Mon November 09, 2009