Catherine Lewellen

LEWELLEN- Catherine B. Lewellen, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Socorro, NM. Catherine was born on December 2, 1921 to Henry B. and Frances E. (Mayberry) Birmingham in Horsesprings, NM. She is survived by her loving Daughters, Linda Trujillo and husband, Rex of Magdalena, NM; Sharon Harris also of Magdalena; and Frances Wright and husband, Steven of Ashland City, TN; nine grandchildren, Neal Harris; Evan Harris; Marin Harris; Abran Peralta; Jeff Peralta; Jerrell Peralta; Aaron Peralta; Daniel Contreras; and Kayenne Contreras; two step grandchildren, Kaylee Smith; and Malissa Trujillo; eight great grandchildren, Emma Peralta; Hannah Peralta; Kaylee Peralta; Braelyn Peralta; Jaylum Contreras; Illa Marie Taylor; Xandra Contreras; and Sara Marquess; one brother; Henry Birmingham II of Reserve, NM; one sister, Dora Mae Trotter of Pheonix, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. Catherine was a resident of Magdalena since 1958 and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Hulen J. Lewellen; and Tranquilino Lopez; brothers, Pat Birmingham; and Edward Birmingham; and sisters, Mary Ellen Potter; and Sue Snyder. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 3, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Magdalena Community Church in Magdalena, NM. Interment will be held in the Magdalena Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family has asked that any memorial contributions be made to Good Samaritan Society Socorro, PO Box 279, Socorro, NM 87801. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield Socorro, NM 87801 (575) 835-1530