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SELMAN -- Cela Elizabeth "Beth" Selman, 83, a resident of Truth or Consequences, NM died Monday, December 13, 2010 after a brief illness. She is survived by her children, Robert E. Selman II and wife, Janell of Carthage, MO and Cheri Dotson and husband, Bill of Santa Fe, NM; grandchildren, Rebecca Jo Johnson and husband, Eric of Lockhart, TX, Mindy Beth LeBlond and husband, Olivier of Arlington, VA, and Eric William Dotson and wife, Amanda of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Sarah Marie Johnson, Mathilde Frances LeBlond, Lucie Sandra LeBlond, Kylie Drew Dotson, and Chase William Dotson; sister, Adalyn Mitchell and husband, Lawrence of LaJunta, CO; niece, Charlta Hawkins of Albuquerque, NM; numerous other nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Beth was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert E. Selman who had a long and distinguished career in the Air Force; granddaughter, Danielle Cheri Dotson; sisters, Arletta Coleman and Alma Newberry; and brother, Glenn Isom. She was born on August 29, 1927 in Dallas, TX and moved to T or C as a child. She met Bob Selman through mutual friends and they were married in 1946. After moving about during Bob's military career, they settled in T or C in 1983 where she spent her time volunteering at the Geronimo Springs Museum. Beth was very active in the community, including the First United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 426 Austin Ave., Truth or Consequences, NM on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Beth's name to the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, 87108, or Tree New Mexico, P.O. Box 81827, Albuquerque, NM 87198-1827. Please visit our online guestbook for Beth at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Sun December 19, 2010