Dana Hager, 81, of Watson Court, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 17, 2012 at her home. Per Dana's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public services. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Dana Hager was born on September 19, 1931, in Lorado, West Virginia, to Jeorge W. and Sadie (Blankenship) Adkins. She attended school in West Virginia. Dana married Ermon Hager on October 16, 1948 in Logan, WV. They moved to Carlsbad in 1968. Dana enjoyed gardening and caring for her dog "Bailey". She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ermon Hager; brothers: Charles and Gene Adkins; and dear friend, Dallas Horton. Survivors are her daughters: Sue Meadows and husband, Tommy of Carlsbad, NM, and JoAnn Brown of Austin, Texas; grandchildren: Wendy Hammett, Jason Boone and Carrie Miller; great-grandchildren: Heather, Holly, Becky Sue and Betheny; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1856, Clovis, NM 88101 or American Heart Association 1833 Seldon Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001 Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.