KELLY – Gloria June Kelly,
84, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Albuquerque, NM. A recent resident of Albuquerque, Mrs. Kelly resided in Española, NM, from 1950 until 2006, where she owned and operated insurance businesses, supported philanthropic causes and served as a community leader. While in Northern New Mexico, she was instrumental in the development of the Española Hospital, Valley View United Methodist Church, Let’s Read literacy program and shelters for children and women. Mrs. Kelly also was a leader in the Rio Arriba County Republican Women organization and generous supporter of McCurdy School. Mrs. Kelly was recognized for her leadership and advocacy of quality-of-life initiatives when she was selected to receive the KOAT-7 Jefferson Award in 1996 from Governor Gary E. Johnson, which stated: ‘…Your service, dedication and commitment to your fellow New Mexicans is an example of the ability of citizens to improve their communities in an effective and ennobling way….’ Gloria June Ryon was born, Friday, August 1, 1924, in Electra, TX, to James and Odris Ryon, and resided in Las Vegas, NM, from 1928 to 1950, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Eugene Kelly, who passed away in 1984. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her sister, Sara Chamis of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Ginny Reed of Rio Rancho; daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Sam Brock) and Judy (Mrs. David Duran) of Albuquerque; grandsons, Edward and wife, Jesse Brock of Rio Rancho and Wayne and wife, Cynthia Brock of Albuquerque; granddaughters, J. Kathleen Duran and husband, Michael Monske of Albuquerque and Kelly C. Duran of Glendale, AZ; great-grandsons, Ryon Brock and Drake Monske and great- granddaughter Adilyne Brock. Memorial services were held at the French Mortuary Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. The family requests that contributions be made to support the Christian education mission of McCurdy School, 261 McCurdy Road, Española, NM 87532, in her memory. June’s life was always centered on the concern for and care of others; the mission of McCurdy emphasizes these values. Please visit our online guestbook for Gloria at RememberTheirStory.com