Lucien "Lucy" Lee Brady

Lucien "Lucy" Gabbert-Mince-Brady, born December 22, 1938, passed away peacefully at her residence with loved ones at her side, on October 2, 2019. The Gabbert family originated from Fort Worth, Texas and moved to Roswell, NM, where Lucy began attending Roswell High School and met a best friend for life Febe Cantano, with whom she also worked alongside in her career and her sweetheart, Jimmy L. Mince. Shortly after their class graduated in 1957, Lucy and Jimmy eloped in a small town near Santa Fe, NM. Together they had 3 children. Lucy and Jimmy were married for 22 years which ended in divorce. Jimmy later passed away in 1988. Lucy remarried to Leroy Bennet Brady, on December 3, 1982. Leroy passed away in 2001. During Lucy's senior year in High school, she took a clerk position with the Employment Development Division for the state of New Mexico. Lucy served 26 years in this service career position and eventually retired as Area Director in 1980 at the age of 42. Soon afterward, she continued serving the state as a retired annuitant as needed, filling several positions, and eventually decided to completely retire on October 1, 1983. She enjoyed her retirement by traveling to see relatives in other states and was actively involved with her church (Assumption Catholic Church). Lucy often listened to music in her home while doing puzzles and was an avid reader of books. She especially liked spiritual subjects, and ancient alien theories. In the summertime she loved her swimming pool on the patio overlooking Mt. Capitan. Lucy also cherished family get-togethers' and dinners whenever possible. During Lucy's last remaining years, she enjoyed the company of her close companion Ralph Coen, of Roswell, NM. Lucy is survived by her 3 children; L.J. Dolin, of Meridian, CA., Sheryl Mendoza and husband Blackie; Monty Mince and wife Sandra, all of Roswell, NM. Lucy's brother Lakin Gabbert and wife Jeanette, of Prescott, AZ. Grandchildren; Arthur Lacey, Jacob Mince, and Alyssa Mince, of Roswell, NM., and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceding Lucy in death were her parents: Lucious L. & Dorothy Gabbert, her sister Vida Josephine Gabbert and 2 grandchildren; Alencia "Lindsey" Trejo, and Sergio A. Salas "Alex". Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Lucy’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Lucy’s tribute was lovingly written by her family.

Lucien "Lucy" Lee Brady

December 22, 1938 - October 2, 2019