Jeanne Alene Pagett, 91, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully at her home in Raton, New Mexico, on May 29, 2026. Jeanne was born on December 16, 1934, in Folsom, New Mexico, to Harry Lee and Wanda Louise Adams. She graduated from Des Moines, NM, High School in 1953.
On October 5, 1954, she married Leo Victor “Vic” Pagett Jr. in Raton, New Mexico. Together they shared more than 60 years of marriage and five children — Kenneth, Leo “Wade”, Craig, and twins Kirk and Tana. In 1963, Jeanne and Vic moved to northwest Oklahoma, where they raised their family. Jeanne devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family and took immense pride in watching each of her children graduate from Laverne, Oklahoma High School.
Following Vic’s retirement in 1989, the couple returned to Raton, where they enjoyed retirement. Jeanne’s Catholic faith guided her throughout her life. She became an active member of the Legion of Mary in Raton, NM on October 16, 1989, and found great purpose in prayer, service, and fellowship. One of the most cherished experiences of her life was a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Bosnia; Rome and other places in Italy, in 2000.
Those who knew Jeanne will remember her radiant smile, sweet giggle, and the genuine warmth she brought into every room. She possessed a quiet strength, a generous heart, and an unwavering love for her family and friends. Her kindness, faith, and gentle spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Victor “Vic” Pagett; granddaughter, Machelle Pagett; grandson, Neal Pagett; parents, Harry Lee and Wanda Louise Adams; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Zelma Pagett; sister, Alice Lee Taylor and brother-in-law, Tom Taylor; and brother, Don Adams.
Jeanne is survived by her children, Dr. Ken (Jamie) Pagett, Wade (Christi) Pagett, Craig Pagett, Kirk Pagett, and Tana Pagett; grandchildren Zach Pagett, Connor Pagett, Amy Powers, Riley Pagett, Ty Pagett, Derek Leininger, Dane Leininger, and Danielle Leininger; three great-grandchildren, Bradford Pagett, Blakely Pagett, and Luke Lujan; sisters-in-law Darlene Adams, Violet Pagett, and Mary Pagett; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, and her Legion of Mary family whom she loved dearly.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be Wednesday June 3, 2026 at 11am at St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Catholic Church recited by the Legion of Mary followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 11:30am at St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Woytavich as the celebrant. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements for Jeanne Alene Pagett are entrusted to the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
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