Donna Kay (Leverett) Haile Obituary
Donna "Kay" (Leverett) Haile, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 20, 2022.
Kay is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lynn Haile; daughter, Lori Haile Van Amburg, son Lance Haile (Kim); sister Sue Burk (Bob); grandchildren: Chase (Riley), Reid, & Jeanne Van Amburg, Zane Haile & Allen Birmingham; nephew Rease Burk (Kathy), niece, Paige Matheson (Michael)
Kay was born in Carlsbad, NM on December 4, 1943 and is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Bennie (Leverett) Reed. She was raised in Odessa, TX.
Kay attended and graduated, as the first class of Odessa Permian High School to attend all four years, in 1962. She attended Texas Tech University and Colombia Business College before marrying Lynn and raising her children, who she considered her two greatest accomplishments.
Well before her time, she was an entrepreneur in her own right, operating several businesses and owning/running a Diet Center sub franchise. Once her children were grown, she then worked for Southwest Airlines for almost 20 years.
Kay is best known for her generous heart and selflessness, her passion for her family, and her love of the outdoors, her gardens, and making homemade greeting cards. Those who were fortunate enough to know her will remember her beautiful eyes, smile and elegant presence.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM at French Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, followed by a reception on-site.
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