J. Jeannette Off, 92, passed away on April 2, 2017 in Scottsdale Arizona. Jeannette was a long time resident of Farmington NM, and then Mesa AZ. She was born September 29, 1924 in Quinton, OK to Jesse and Thelma (Mulloy) Williams.
Jeannette grew up in Alamosa, CO and was an only child. She graduated high school in Alamosa, CO. She worked for a short time for the phone company when her husband, Charlie, enlisted in the military and served over seas in World War II.
She married Charles Off on March 23, 1943 in Taos NM. They lived in Alamosa, CO for several years then moved to Farmington, NM in 1949 to raise their two children, Harold and Judi, and run their family owned business, San Juan Auto Salvage, now known as Off Again Auto. They were happily married for 63 years.
Jeannette enjoyed knitting, reading, traveling in their motor home and spending time with her family and friends. She was very proud of her children, grand-children, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Thelma Williams, husband Charlie Off and son Harold Off.
Jeannette is survived by her daughter, Judi Off-Pitts (Derrell) of Mesa AZ, her daughter in law Phyllis Off of Farmington NM, grandchildren Brett Off (Melissa), Amy Spellbring (Shane), Cody Off, Tami Spellbring (Aarron), Stacey Alcon and Heidi Sebastian. Great grandchildren, Brittany (Patrick), Hayden, Keaton and Brenten Spellbring, NiAnna, Jesse and Seth Alcon, Mason, Camdon and Addyson Sebastian, Croix Parra, Lacy and Taylor Off, Hannah(Jason) Browning, Ethan and Joshua Spellbring, Ashton (Jacob) Groth and Brandon Staley. Great-great grandson Jack Spellbring -Lonz.
A funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 211 W. 20th St., April 15th at 11:00am with Pastor John Preston officiating. A visitation will be held at Brewer, Lee, and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., Friday April 14th from 4-5:30pm. Burial will follow services at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St. in Farmington.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Hospital, stjude.org/Donate or animal shelter of your choice. Jeannette's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688
Visitation Details
Friday, April 14th, 2017 4:00pm - 5:30pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
Service Details
Saturday, April 15th, 2017 11:00am, Emmanuel Baptist Church
Interment Details
Memory Gardens Cemetery