Gertrude Drane, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Gertrude leaves behind ten children, George Jr. of Belen, NM, Mary of San Diego, CA, Willie of Albuquerque, NM, Gloryan of Houston, TX, Sara of Seattle, WA, Kathryn of Grove City, KS, Paul of Albuquerque, NM, and Beverly, Roberta, and George Jr. also of Albuquerque, NM. Gertrude is also survived by her three remaining siblings, Geneza Washington and Mary Washington, both of Missouri, and Joe Meeks of Chicago, IL. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Casey and Mary, as well as five siblings, Lee, Avery, Casey, Rosie and Sara. Gertrude was born to the late Casey and Mary Meeks in Yazoo County, MS on July 5, 1930. Ms. Drane and her family moved to Los Chavez, NM in 1958 and made it their home for 47 years. Gertrude moved to Belen in 1993 and finally moved to Albuquerque in 2004, to be close to her family where she resided until her death. Mom was very special and had a never ending supply of love. Gertrude showed this love by becoming a God-mother to our special and devout sister-in-law, Mellolyn Drane. Though everyone can't be mentioned, there were many special people in mom's life. You know who you are and the special bond and memories that you had with her. Please hold that close to you heart and know that she will be sorely missed. God could not have made earthly ties so strong only to break them in eternity. Gertrude will be laid to rest on Monday, December 18, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery following a Funeral Service at First Baptist Church of Los Chavez at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, on Sunday, December 17, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.