Patti Lu Forsythe

Patti Lu Forsythe, 76, passed away on February 28, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On October 13, 1940 her parents K C and Mattie Lavonia (Threadgill) Van Cleave Sr., welcomed their daughter into the world in Jackson, TN. On May 30, 1959 she married her soul mate, James “Jim” H. Forsythe. Patti was a member of the Mountain Valley Church in Edgewood, NM and the Clan Forsyth Society. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Rual Van Cleave, Joe Van Cleave and K.C. Van Cleave Jr. Patti is survived and forever remembered by her beloved husband, James H. Forsythe of Sandia Park, NM; son, James “Chris” Forsythe and daughter in law Christi of Sandia Park, NM; brother, William Van Cleave and sister, Peggy Nell Maness. Patti was blessed with two wonderful grandchildren, Jordan and Kasey Forsythe. Patti loved to travel and read and study classical literature. A Viewing is scheduled for Thursday March 2, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Harris Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM. The Funeral Service will be on Friday March 3, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. with Minister Brian Rigdon to Officiate. Pallbeaers are Stuart Stary, Albert Benavidez, Travis Bauer, Robert Abbott, Adam Jimenez and Ken Gleason. Interment will follow at the Mountain Valley Cemetery in Edgewood, NM.