Julia Mae Bilderback

Julia Mae Bilderback, 102, of Farmington, passed away August 5, 2009. She was born February 7, 1907 in Denton County, Texas to Tom and Ollie Dennis. She had an older brother, Oren and sister, Callie. She married Frank Bilderback October 28, 1922. They later moved to West Texas in 1932. Julia was an active member of First United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star. She moved to Farmington in 1979 to be closer to her family. Julia was a loyal and devoted wife and mother. Her special loves were her daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include daughter, Bobbie Keeney, three grandchildren, Mark Keeney and wife Diana and daughters Tina and Schanda, grandchildren Jacob and Daniel, Lisa Minnehan and children, Allen Minnehan and Nancy Minnekan Kennedy and husband Bo and daughter Reese and Keith Keeney.She is also survived by a cousin Jack Stephens and wife Bertha, several nephews and nieces, very good friends, Narda Volinsky and Gail Ellison. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, brother, sister and grandson, Joe Minnehan. A very special thank you to the very caring staff and administration at Lie Care Center, where she resided the last eight years. Julia made a home with security, honesty and happiness. From her little corner of her life she shared her love, her friendship and the happiness of her heart to others. She earned the love and respect of everyone she knew. She had a gentle manner and her kindness was loved by everyone who knew her. Julia is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688