Jean Mays

Jean S. Mays, 88, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born on Wednesday, September 16, 1936, in Mansfield, MO. Jean was a resident of Albuquerque since 1984.

A lifelong nurse, Jean received her Nursing Degree from Missouri Baptist University in 1957. She worked at hospitals across the U.S. in St. Louis, Mo., Phoenix, AZ., Los Angeles, CA., Eglin AFB, FL., and completed her career here in Albuquerque, NM.

Jean met her husband, Ward while they were both serving in the USAF and married on Sunday, September 7, 1969 at Eglin AFB in Florida. They were married for 50 years until his passing in 2019.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Margaret of San Diego and sister, Sherry Brake of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward.

Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. There will be no services per her wishes.