Elizabeth T.

Age 79, born in Liberty, Texas, on November 8, 1933, passed away Sunday morning, February 24th, 2013, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Betty graduated in 1951 from W. B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, TX, and married Russell E. Dew, Jr. on March 12, 1953. An employee of Sears Roebuck and Co. for 35 years, Betty started her career in the layaway and catalogue department in McAllen, Texas, and transferred to Albuquerque in 1963 to work at the Gibson store location, and later moved to the new Sears store when it opened in Coronado Center. There, she rose through the ranks of the accounting department, and ultimately was promoted to Manager of Human Resources, a position she held until her retirement. She was an avid gardener, bridge player, and adventuresome cook, who loved quilting, crocheting, and solving the daily Albuquerque Journal crossword puzzle. She was an active member of the Albuquerque Kiwanis Club for many years, and especially enjoyed volunteering during the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival. She was a longtime member of Hoffmantown Baptist Church. Proceeded in death by Russell in May 1996 after 44 years of marriage. Betty is survived by her daughter, Therese (Dew) Griffiths and husband Scott of Houston, TX; her son John Dew and wife Alice of Mt. Home, ID; two brothers, Larry Fealy and wife Irena of Apple Valley, CA; Michael Fealy and wife Dorris of Beeville, TX; five grandchildren, Devin Griffiths and wife Meg of Los Angeles, CA; Megan Griffiths of Columbia, SC; Alicia Ballor and husband Mike of Wheatland, CA; grandson Joshua Dew and wife Lindy of Mt. Home, ID; Justin Dew of Nampa, ID; Samuel Baxter, Jr. of Seattle, WA; Tammy Barney and husband Mark of Mt. Home, ID; and Debbie Schnell and husband Kent of Stanfield, OR; and eight great grandchildren; and Ginger, who brought her joy, love, and unswerving loyalty to the very end. Visitation will be held from 5:00 -7:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2013 at FRENCH - Lomas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 am, same location, with reception to follow. Interment at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE, will be held at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association New Mexico Chapter, or the Animal Humane Society of New Mexico.