Newel Harriet Webb Crego

Newel Harriet Webb Crego, age 102, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. She is survived by her children, Byron G. Crego of Albuquerque, Ruth Ann Stahl (David) of Lithia, FL, Peggy E. Andreas (Ernest) of Albuquerque, and Melinda S. Crego of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Ginger Wells of Texas, Trey Davidson of Pennsylvania, Eric Andreas and Bryn Andreas, both of Albuquerque, and Kent Andreas of Wisconsin; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben B. Crego in 1980. Mrs. Crego was born August 18, 1911 in Nacona, TX to Levi D. and Cora Ann Franks Webb. She moved with her parents to Spur, TX in 1921 where she lived and worked as a telephone operator after high school. Newel was sixth of eight siblings, all having preceded her in death. She married Ben B. Crego of Dickens, TX in 1932. In 1937, Ben and Newel moved from Texas and settled in the Albuquerque area. Newel was a homemaker, but was very supportive of Ben and his business establishment, the Crego Block Company, established in 1946. Newel was active in her church, Young at Heart Choir, Honored Ladies and Daughter of the Nile. She served as chaplain of that organization under several Queens. Friends may visit Friday, November 22, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Services will be held Saturday, November 23, 2013, 11:00 a.m., also at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400