Nina Mae Eastburn

Obituary For Nina Mae Eastburn

Nina Mae (Wells) Eastburn, May 1, 1928 - May 31, 2021.

Nina was a friend to all and “Granny” to many!

Nina was the third of six siblings born to Roy and Mary Wells in Linn, Kansas. When Nina was 5, she and her family moved to a farm in Green Forest, Arkansas where she grew up learning to work hard, love deeply, and enjoy this precious life to its fullest. She attended college in Russellville, Arkansas where she met the love of her life and soon-to-be husband, Chuck Eastburn. They were married while in college and continued their education to become lifelong teachers. They were blessed with two daughters Mary Elizabeth (born in Kansas) and Carol Annette (born in Arkansas).

In 1956, Chuck and Nina moved to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico where they would raise their two girls and teach until retirement. Nina taught special education at Carrie Tingley hospital, and 3rd graders and 6th graders during her career. Nina was the star of the square dance floor, especially to her favorite partner (and husband) Chuck. She was a core part of her church community at First United Methodist Church, and enjoyed the local chapter of Eastern Star.

She was a great hostess! Everyone was welcome in her home and at dinner. She prepared and served many delicious dinners for family and friends both in T. or C. and in their summer home in Hermit Lakes, Colorado.

During her final years, she moved to the Albuquerque area to be closer to her family, whom she deeply loved.

She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, four grandchildren and their spouses, and 10 great-grandchildren, who all knew and loved their Granny with their whole hearts.

The community is invited to her celebration service and reception on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM at United Methodist Church - 426 Austin Street in Truth or Consequences.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nina’s name to the United Methodist Church of T. or C.

The family wishes to express gratitude for all the joy, love, and kindness Nina received from the people of this great town for so many years.

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