Roberta Frances Harrington

ROBERTA FRANCES HARRINGTON Roberta Frances Harrington, 90, of Aztec, passed from this life and into the arms of her savior on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. She was born April 25, 1920 in Clovis, New Mexico to William and Berta (Gilham) Graham. Roberta graduated from Clovis High School and married Blackie Harrington in 1947, they moved to San Juan County in 1957 and she and Blackie owned and operated Blackie’s Grill in Aztec for 10 years. Roberta was the greatest wife, mother and grandmother a person could ask for. She was “One Grand Lady” and loved everyone who knew her. She enjoyed gardening and camping as well as spending time with her family and her Lord. Survivors include her daughters: Delana Hill (Ray) and Vickie Reilly (Richard); sons, William Harrington (Dolores), Mickey Harrington (Stella) and Van Harrington (Mindy); brother, Robert Graf (Bea); in addition to 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Blackie; her son, Bruce Harrington; her parents and one grandchild. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 10:00 am at Aztec Christian Church, 413 Pinon Street, Aztec, NM with Reverend Rod Conover officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Aztec Cemetery. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Gideons International Arrangements are entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 404 W. Arrington Farmington, NM.87401