This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Sullivan, Burke, Watson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4335/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Cruces Sun News 21 May 2010 Dr. Lee Ann Sullivan, of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Las Cruces passed away as she slept at her home, Sunday, May 16, 2010. She was born in Albuquerque on February 3, 1960 to Robert and Wilma Sullivan. Lee was an exceptional scholar earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics in 1983; Master of the Arts in Interdisciplinary Program concentrations in business administration, counseling and educational psychology in 1987; and a Doctorate of Philosophy majoring in curriculum and instruction with a minor in bilingual education in 1998, all from New Mexico State University. She was a loving and gifted mother and friend. She cherished traveling the country and globe to explore new cultures, enjoyed various outdoor activities including hiking, skiing and caring for her beloved dogs. Lee was a devoted catholic and once held a position at her church, Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral of Las Cruces. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica M. Burke Watson of Little Rock, Arkansas and numerous cousins and aunts. She lives on in all those she touched in life as a counselor and as a dedicated friend. Lee was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Mike Sullivan and daughter, Stephanie A. Burke. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM Saturday, May 22, 2010 in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue with Reverend Donald Adamski officiating. The family asks that all condolences be sent in Lee's name to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation online at www.christopherreeve.org or by mail to the Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.