Carmen Hess

C. Jackie Hess
A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 2801 W. Fourth St in Roswell, NM at 11:00 am, on Monday, March 7, 2011 for Carmen Jackie Hess, 83, who passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
Jackie was born July 6, 1927 in Carlsbad, NM to Joe Edison and Carmen Jacobs Craft. Her parents preceded her in death. She married Larry Hess on June 29, 1965 in Roswell and he also preceded her in death on December 9, 1984.
She is survived by her two children, son Blaine Hess and wife Abby of Roswell daughter Thane Baczek and husband Frank of Salt Lake City, Utah and six grandchildren Camille, Larry and Gavin Hess and Scott, David and Christine Baczek.
Jackies childhood years were spent in several towns located in West Texas and New Mexico because her Dad worked for the then Humble Oil Refining Company and his job required him to be located in various communities. She moved to Roswell in the 1950s where she worked at the then Security National Bank. The happiest time of her life was when she met and eventually married Larry Hess on June 29, 1965. They lived life to the fullest, enjoyed public service and community work and meeting people and friends as they campaigned together in local and statewide campaigns. Upon the death of her husband, Jackie was elected and succeeded him as County Assessor from 1985 to 1988.
Her life was dedicated to volunteerism and she truly enjoyed her group of friends through her membership in the Assistance League, Chaves County Republican Women, Daughters of the Nile, Masonic Widows Club and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Jackie was President of Assistance League of Chaves County from 1998 to 1999 and President of Roswell Chapter of the Daughters of the Nile from 2000 to 2001.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ali, Dr. Bolanos and the caring nurses in the critical care unit and medical floor of ENMMC during her final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Assistance League, Chaves County Republican Party or the favorite charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Service

Memorial Service

Westminister Presbyterian Church
2801 W. Fourth St.
Roswell, NM  88201
Monday, March 7, 2011
11:00 am

Memorial Contributions

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