Patricia Jennings

P aligncenter Patricia K Jennings died peacefully at her home Saturday morning, February 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband, Timothy Zeph Jennings, her children Courtney Ikard, Elliott Ikard and his wife Melanie, Katherine Ikard, Zeph Jennings and Zachary Jennings, her mother Marilyn Burcham and her husband Neil, her father Doug Berryman and his wife Margaret, her sister Fredda Blair and her husband Rick, her brother Doug Berryman and his wife Rhonda, her brother Dan Berryman, her brother Joel Berryman and his wife Tish and her sister Shelley Petersen and husband Eric. She is also survived by Frances Jennings, James Jennings, Jr., Mary Maloney, John Jennings, Thomas Jennings and Carol Rolfs, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to express a special thanks and appreciation to close friends Geneva Bailey, Debbie Armstrong and Michelle Lujan Grisham for their love and care.
Patty grew up in Amarillo, Texas but lived most of her life in New Mexico. She has been a resident of Roswell for twenty years. Patty was a golf enthusiast and enjoyed classical music, with a special fondness for pianist Douglas Montgomery. Patty had a distinguished career as an advocate for early intervention, special education and other services for children and families with special needs. She was instrumental in the creation of the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool, providing health care coverage for New Mexicans who could not obtain or afford health insurance. She was also instrumental in obtaining funding for Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and numerous other projects to support and enhance the quality of life for New Mexicans. Although Patty was known as a tireless advocate, the truth is her career was second to her love and passion for her family.

A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Roswell Convention Center. Pallbearers are Jason Sandel, Joe Andreis, Stuart Ingle, John Vincent Morgan, Jesse French, Bill Wolf, Bill Armstrong and Tom Jennings. Honorary Pallbearers are Andres Morales and Alfredo Gomez. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Patricia K. Jennings at P. O. Box 1797, Roswell, NM 88202.

If friends wish to leave their condolences, they may do so online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com

Arrangements are under the directions of Lagrone Funeral Chapel.

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