16023. Mary Sue10 Killebrew (Simeon Jackson9, Saludia Codkrell8 Ely, Susan Ann7 Childers, Elizabeth6 Allgood, John5, Ishmael4, Edward3, William2, Edward1 Algood) was born in Pampa, Gray Co., TX April 21, 1918. Mary died June 22, 2012 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. OBIT: PARDUE -- MARY SUE Age 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942 passed away Friday morning June 22, 2012. Born in Pampa, Texas, Sue was the third of five children born to Jack and Mabel Killebrew. She is survived by her two children Kenneth Pardue, Kathleen Pardue-Buller and son-in-law, Daniel Buller. Sue is also survived by granddaughter, Shannon Susanne Herman and husband, Jason and the two greatest of granddaughters, Audrey Herman (6), and Olivia Herman (3). She leaves one older sister, Cleta Williams of California, and many loving nieces, nephews and life time friends. Sue was a member of the Church of Christ throughout her life and raised her family to glorify and worship our Lord Jesus Christ. Sue married Dennis F. Pardue on October 13, 1940. Dennis, a member of the United States Cavalry and eventually the US Air Force traveled and lived throughout the United States. Together for 53 years until his passing, Sue and Dennis lived in seven countries during Dennis' 32 year military career. The world unveiled itself as they traveled to and moved with the military to California, New York, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, England, Ireland, Germany, France, Belgium, Alaska and many other places. During their stay in England they proudly adopted their "two stinkin' Irishmen" from Dublin, Ireland. Returning to Albuquerque in 1951 they continued to work but never lost their joy for travel; fishing, boating, exploring, and camping as the traveled throughout the United States. They especially enjoyed the lakes, streams and oceans with their two children and their many friends and relatives. Both high energy and feisty they were involved in supporting children's homes, summer camps and giving others opportunity. Sue was a story teller and had a memory for detail. She could entertain a crowd with her tales of life throughout her entire life; entertaining her caregivers right up to her last days. Sue enjoyed bridge, sewing, decorating, upholstering and had an uncanny ability to make something beautiful out of very little. Among her favorite stories were the tales of her 53 years of life with her love, Dennis. Visitation will be at French-Lomas on Monday, June 25, 2012 at from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Netherwood Park Church of Christ, with internment to follow in Santa Fe at 9:45 on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
She married Dennis Ford Pardue October 13, 1940 in TX. Dennis was born July 7, 1914 in TX. Dennis was the son of Dennis Poirter Pardue and Bertie Mae Robinson. Dennis died November 29, 1993 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.
Mary Sue Killebrew and Dennis Ford Pardue had the following children:
31040 i. Kathleen11 Pardue (living).
31041 ii. Kenneth Pardue (living).
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