Jimmye Day

Jimmye Day passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Pagosa Springs with her loving husband, Vernon, by her side. She was 85 years old. Arrangements will be determined at a later time. Burial will be in Shepherd, TX, up on Big Creek.
Jimmye was born February 11, 1930 in Livingston, Texas, to Fannie and Henry Beverly. She grew up in Shepherd, TX. She was married to her first husband, Joe Houghton for 36 years.They lived in many places including Houston, California, Ireland, and settled in Pagosa Springs in 1978. They owned and operated Harvey's Motel in Pagosa.
Jimmye married Vernon Day in 1986 in Hawaii.They traveled extensively and shared a winter home in Tucson, AZ. She was a passionate collector from her travels, was very outgoing and loving toward her family.
Jimmye is survived by her husband, Vernon and his daughter, Brenda Sulma and husband, Roy; Jimmye's children: Paul Houghton, and wife, Linda; Beverly Cragg and husband, Steve; grandchildren; Parker, Kelly, Raul, Gillian, Lindsay; great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Anthony, and Jesse; former spouse: Joe Houghton; and many extended family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to Community United Methodist Church in Pagosa Springs.