Naomi R. (Crist) Andrews

Naomi Ruth Crist Andrews, 76, of Farmington, went to meet the Lord on Thursday, Oct 31, 2013. She was born on Jan. 4, 1937, in Sedan to Chester Claire Crist and Ruth Cordell Crist. She was raised in Sofia. Naomi graduated from Clayton High School in Clayton and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in business education from West Texas State University. She taught 32 years in New Mexico with the last 27 1/2 years at ShiprockHigh School. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Carl Crist; and two sisters, Pearl McDowell and Vivian Niemann. She is survived by her sons, Dan Andrews of Farmington and Jim Don Crist Andrews of Charlotte, N.C.; four granddaughters, Stephany Shelby Andrews of Pasadena, Md., Victoria Ann Mardones (Raymond) of Las Vegas, Nev., Christina Danielle and Allison Haley Andrews of Weston, W. Va.; one great-grandson, Corbin Blake Mardones of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Minnie Lois Lambert and Doris Malone of Farmington; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special students who she taught over the years. Naomi's hobbies included cake decorating, often making wedding and birthday cakes for her many "kids."Because of her love of collecting, she enjoyed going to garage sales and antique shops all over the United States. Photography was her latest passion; she loved traveling with one or two of her sisters taking pictures of the beautiful scenery, along with a deeply held love of sharing her belief and love of God. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at New Life in Christ Ministries, 1108 N. Dustin Ave. Reception will be at the church after the funeral. Burial ceremony will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Life in Christ Ministries youth program. Naomi's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.