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PROVONZIE -- Sue Provonzie, 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away in her home on May 27, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Alma and Cecil Bryan Doss Sr., born January 15, 1934 in Clarksville, Texas. She graduated from Clarksville High School, obtained an associate degree from Paris Jr. College, received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from North Texas State University, earned a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Oregon State University, and completed post graduate study at the University of New Mexico specializing in education / school administration. Contributing 43 years to education, she served as a teacher, counselor, consultant, and administrator. She was a principal in the Albuquerque Public School system the last 27 years of her career before retiring in 1998. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and of numerous educational and professional organizations. She married Joseph Provonzie on November 25, 1967, and they were married for over 42 years. She was a loving person who enriched the lives of all those around her. Her genuineness, elegance, generosity, and love for her family all made her a very special person. She had a beautiful spirit, a wonderful sense of humor, and was a true Southern lady. She was a gifted vocalist, artist, and educator. She loved traveling with her sister, going on special outings with her husband, reading a good book, going to lunch and shopping with friends, and living life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Cecil Bryan Doss Sr. and her brother, Cecil Bryan Doss Jr. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Provonzie of Albuquerque; her sister Jean Somoza of Paris, Texas; her sister-in-law Carolyn Doss of Waco, Texas; one nephew David Somoza of Paris, Texas; three nieces, Julie Janes and husband Mac, and daughter Caroline of Paris, Texas, Suzanne Sheffield and husband Sam, and sons Bryan and Steven of Spring, Texas, Shelly Doss and Joel and Hunter Long of Galveston, Texas; and her lifelong friend Janelle Bender Reed of Los Lunas, New Mexico. She was truly an extraordinary person who will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. Special thanks to Dr. Francisco Ampuero for his compassionate care. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at French~Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages celebrating her life with donations to establish a memorial scholarship fund. Memorial contributions may be made in Sue's name to Albuquerque Public Schools Educational Foundation, 6400 Uptown Boulevard NE, Suite 420 West, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Please visit our online guestbook for Sue at www.RememberTheirStory.com . French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun June 06, 2010