Sylvia Willis

Sylvia Mae Willis, of Aztec, NM, peacefully left this world on September 13, 2019 surrounded by her family and close friends at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She went by Mae to everyone who knew her. She was a retired billing specialist for Classic Eyewear. After retiring she dedicated herself to caring for her grandchildren. Mae was a devoted grandmother, whom loved all of her grandchildren dearly. In her free time she enjoyed an evening at the casino or shopping at Goodwill. Mae was a very generous woman and would give her last dime to help a loved one. She was an amazing person who will be missed by many.

Mae is preceded in death by her loving husband Spencer Lee Willis, mother; Amalia Montoya, son; Christopher Gene Montoya, grandson; Harley Rhythm Montoya, daughter; Laura Lee Willis, brother; Clayborn Lloyd McDonald, sister; Ava Marie McDonald and grandparent; Aleja. She is survived by her son; Daniel Montoya and Frankie Lee Willis, daughters; Judy Rae Montoya and Molly Allen, sisters; Charlene Selph, Gale Archuleta, Dale Castagnola, Joy Montoya and Sue Garcia, grandchildren; Christopher R. Montoya, Nicholas Montoya, Daniel Montoya, Julian Montoya, Sylvia Allen, Christopher Vlibarri, Frankie Willis, Alexzander Willis, Madeline Willis and Jake Montoya, great- grandchildren; Vincent, Isaiah, Marilysa and Tobias Montoya and Andres Ulibarri.

A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Mae from 1-4 PM on October 12, 2019 at Riverside Park in Aztec.