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BRANGLE -- CLETA MAYES KEESEE went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2011. Born September 2, 1928 in Wheeler, TX; daughter of Payton and Osie Keesee. She is survived by sons, Chuck Riley of Pampa, TX, and Dennis Riley and wife Mary; granddaughters: Michelle Baker and husband Chad, Ashley Oglesbee and husband Dustin, Crystal McPherson and husband Bill; as well as grandson Steven Ridley and wife Angela; she leaves eight great-grandchildren: Dustin Hoffman, Marisa and Brended Baker, Marlee David, Hanna, Lella and Lanee McPherson, and Hunter Oglesbee. She will be missed by her nieces, Dixie Buchanan, Louise Fulcher, Sandra Baxter and Karene Elliott; nephew Jessie Weeks; as well as devoted son-in-law Andy Crevenna; and special friend Karen Lam. She was preceded in death by husband Jack Brangle; daughter Darlene Stacy Estes-Crevenna; by sisters, Oneva Larson, Effie Lou Grady, Rosetta Brown; and brothers, Ike and Bobby J. Keess. She attended school at the Little Rock School House in Allison, TX and in Wheeler, TX. Her early years were spent in Pampa, TX where she worked for years at the now historical Snyder Hotel. After several years in CA, she moved to Albuquerque in 1966 where she met and married Jack. Cleta and Jack were very involved with the Moose Lodges in Alb., both serving in numerous offices. For years Cleta served as a Presiding Judge in local and federal elections. Memorial service will be held January 29, 2011, 2:00 p.m., at Riverside church of Christ, 3100 LaOrilla, Alb., NM. Interment will be held Monday, January 31, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions will be welcomed at P.A.C.A. (animal rescue), P.O. Box 21280, Alb., NM 87154
        Published on: Sun January 23, 2011