Leona K. Nash

NASH, LEONA K. Age 94, resident of Albuquerque, NM for the past 30 years passed away peacefully in her home August 30, 2014, surrounded by her husband of 72 years, nieces and nephews. Leona was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Nash. She was born on September 13, 1919 in Creek, TX, to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Knox, the 4th of 7 children, 4 girls and 3 boys. She graduated from college in Crockett, TX and was a librarian. Leona married Douglas Nash, the love of her life, in 1942. Leona and Doug enjoyed RV'ing and spent their retirement years traveling throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She loved reading, fishing, gardening and caring for humming birds. Services will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2014, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside, followed by a reception. Interment will take place on Friday, September 5, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at Guaje Pines Cemetery in Los Alamos, NM. Pallbearers are Charles Durr, Doug Nash, Vernon Rankin, John Thompson, Jerry Prohaska and Mark Prohaska. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Salvation Army at www.usw.salvationarmy.org . Please visit our online guestbook for Leona at www.FrenchFunerals.com . FRENCH-Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300