Mayme Irene Weller

Age 101, born on January 28, 1913 near Fort Gibson, OK, a member of the Cherokee Nation, passed away on June 30, 2014. She is survived by her two children, Faye Ward and partner, Lawrence Jaramillo, and Joe G. Weller and wife, Martha; daughter-in-law, Mildred Weller; seven grandchildren, Cole Ward and wife, Jan, Cherokee Spellacy and husband, Brian, Jodie Marshall and husband, Bill, Wauhillau Erbe and husband, Kevin, Randy Weller and wife, Virginia, Sondra Bass and husband, Randy, and Fred Weller; 17 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Glad and wife, Ethel; along with nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Mayme was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; son, Louis L. Weller; grandson, Frank Weller; and granddaughter, Dawna Weller. She attended Haskell Institute in Lawrence, KS as a young lady and worked for many years after. She worked for Fort Wingate Ammunition Depot and later for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She often joked that she has been retired longer than she worked. During her life, she enjoyed spending time with family and many friends, she was a member of Haskell Club of NM, and enjoyed bowling and traveling. Mayme took great joy in cooking and providing a meal for all of those who visited her home. She always took great pride in her family. Friends may visit FRENCH - University on Monday, July 7, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at FRENCH - University on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Mayme will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Sandia Memory Gardens.