Lora Dee Lindley

Lora Dee (Tye) Lindley of Farmington, New Mexico, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was born November 20, 1920, in Bettie, Texas.

She graduated from Union Hill High School, East Texas State University (B.S.) and did post-graduate work at the University of Texas.

Lora Dee married the love of her life, Kelley Deweese Lindley in 1942; and, they elebrated their 56th anniversary prior to his death in 1999.

Lora Dee was an elementary school teacher for 32 years in Texas as well as in Farmington, at Ladera and Animas Schools. She loved furthering childrens' education and helping them to learn "how to study" and be a good citizen.

Before and after retiring from teaching, Lora Dee was active in many clubs and organizations.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Lois Velora (Hackler) Tye and James Davener Tye; and her sister, Bobbie Jean Bryce.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deedie K. and Stan Strack of El Paso; grandchildren: Damon Lee Dukes of Irving, Dionne (Dukes) and James Billstone of El Paso, and Dennis William Dukes of Austin. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bill Moore and niece, Kerri Towne of Garland; cousin, Joyce Porter of Gilmer; nieces, Deborah Roach of Gilmer and Patty Lukis of Tennessee; and nephew, John Bryce of Gilmer.

Funeral services - under the direction of Brewer, Lee, and Larkin Funeral Home, Farmington, NM, - will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2009, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 211 W. 20th Street, in Farmington, NM, with Rev. Tom Dierdorf officiating.

Interment will be Tuesday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. in Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, TX., under the direction of Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home. Bro. Terry Bryan will officiate.

In lieu of usual remembrances, the family has requested that donations be made to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.