JEANETTE A. MILKS "NETTIE" 1948-2025 Las Cruces, NM. "Nettie", as she was fondly known by, passed away peacefully on a beautiful Tuesday morning, August 12, 2025, at Casa del Sol Nursing Home. Born April 29. 1948 in Salamanca, NY, she found the love of her life and they headed West to start their family. Widowed at the young age of 26 with three small children, she headed to Las Cruces, NM to be with family.

Her spirit was as big as her love for her family. Nettie leaves behind her family who will miss her immensely; son Robert (Liz), daughters RayeAnn (Henry) and Michelle (Xavier); grandchildren, Joshua, Joseph, Ashley, Ricky and Leann; great grandchildren Kaylee, Amelia and Asher; sister Mary, brother Richard and special friends Debbie and Jan. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond; her parents Harry and Alice; brothers Bob, Walt, Howie and Jim.

The family would like to especially thank the staff and residents at Casa del Sol for all their love, care and friendship they shared. She left her mark and will be deeply missed.

Friends may call on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 10-11 AM at Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY.  Funeral services will immediately follow at 11 AM from the funeral home, with burial at Little Valley Cemetery.

Afterwards we will be gathering at the Cardinal Hill Event Center at 78 Conewango Road Randolph, NY for remembrance and celebration of life.

Memorials may be made to Casa del Sol, Nursing Home, 2905 Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces, NM 88005   575-527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com