Jacque Leslie Obituary (1970 - 2012)

Services for Jacque Leslie 41, of Pie Town, New Mexico will be held on December 27, 2012-10:00AM at the Quemado High School Gymnasium, Quemado, New Mexico and burial will be held on December 28, 2012-11:30 AM Cedarvale Cemetery in White Oaks, New Mexico. Pastor Jerry Buchannan will officiate. Jacque was born on December 18, 1970 in Carrizozo, New Mexico and she passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on December 15, 2012 in Pie Town, New Mexico. Jacque loved life. She touched the lives of many people with her strength, and courage. She always had a smile. She was a bright light in her church and community. Jacque loved to draw, listen to music, and dance. Jacque was a accomplished horsewoman and loved animals. Jacque was always positive and she was an advocate for the special needs community and loved children. She was a member of the Quemado Cowboy Church, Graduated from the Quemado High School with the Class of 1991, and attended two years at the New Mexico State University Grants Campus. Pallbearers will be: Shaylee Leslie, Jacob Porter, Colter Leslie, Andrew Steele, Tyce Leslie, Ashley Steele, Tayah Leslie and Brennon Leslie. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Fred Payton, Kelly Leslie, Mike Thode, Mike Fowler, James Mishoe, Paul Wolfe, Zane Leslie, Bob Steele, John Mickey, Wayne Harris, Colt Chiarson and Ann Hall. She is survived by he Parents: Jim Leslie and Janet Payton Leslie of Pie Town, New Mexico; Brother: Jim Leslie, Jr. of Saint Johns, Arizona; Sisters: Joan Steel of Opp, Alabama and Jana Leslie of Denver, Colorado; Paternal Grandmother: Bessie Leslie of Carrizozo, New Mexico. She is Preceded in death by her Pateranl Grand Father: Zane Leslie; Maternal Grand Parents: Roy Payton and Marjorie Payton. In lieu of flowers donations may in memory to the White Oaks Historical Society, c/o Karen Mills, #228 Patos Road, White Oaks, New Mexico 88301. Jacque was an active member for the past 25 years.