Levena Larrissie Chafey

Age 84, passed away September 9, 2014. She was born to Charlie and Lillie Burns in Lubbock, TX. Levena married James Edgar Chafey at Reese Air Force Base in 1952. During their 50 years of marriage they lived in Greenville, SC, Savannah, GA, and Macon, GA before moving to Albuquerque in 1967. She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents and her sister, Goldena and husband, Ben Pathe; her brother-in-law, E J Mull and her beloved Aunt Annie Osborne. Mrs. Chafey is survived by her sister, Virgie Mull and family; son, Steve Chafey and wife, Maggie; grandsons, Thomas Pounds, Brandon Chafey and wife, Jennifer and Travis Chafey; great granddaughters, Caitlyn and Lillian and many other family and friends. Levena dearly loved her pastor, her church and church family, her many friends including the friends she made while attending Line Dancing classes at the Senior Citizens Centers of Albuquerque. Her family was very precious to her and she will be dearly missed. Memorial contributions may be made to Monterey Baptist Church in her name. Friends may visit Friday, September 12, 2014, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Services will be Saturday, September 13, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at Monterey Baptist Church, 12501 Lomas Blvd NE, with burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd S.E.