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Henrietta Criss Obituary

Henrietta Elsie Criss Joined Our Lord on March 12, 2011. Born September 27, 1914 in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Stuart Criss, Sr.; her sister, mother and father. She is survived by her sister, Wilma Grant; her daughter, Georgia Ault (Howard); sons, Stuart Criss, Jr. (Sandy) and Gary Criss (Elizabeth); many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was a registered nurse and retired as the school nurse from Flowing Wells High School. She received her nursing degree in 1934. At her request, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers or remembrances, she also suggests a quiet moment or two reflecting on the good times you shared with her. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel (742-7901).

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 20, 2011.

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Jona Ferguson

March 20, 2011

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS CRISS. I REMEMBER HER BACK IN THE MID 60'S. WHEN IN SCHOOL I WAS A MEMEBR OF THE G.A.A.AND REMEMBER GOING TO HER HOUSE FOR A SWIMING PARTY.I REMEET HER BACK ABOUT FOR YEARS AGO..AT THE MT.VEIW RETIREMENT ASST. HOME.MY PARENTS WERE THERE. GOOD FOR HER THAT SHE MADE IT TO 96. MRS MARY HOLLOWAY KEEPS ME UP ON THINGS...SHE WAS A LOVING LADY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I JUST LOST MY FATHER 8 MONTHS AGO.

March 20, 2011

Our prayers to the family whom we have known for 60 years. God bless you.

Kathy Irwin

March 20, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom, and my favorite nurse. I know how you feel. Mrs. Criss was such a wonderful person to all of the students. We all loved her! She didn't even laugh at me (well not very much anyway) when I stapled my finger. I'll always remember her with fondness. You are in my prayers.

Cathy Weaver-Hundshamer

March 20, 2011

Henrietta, my second Mom, my Mother's dear friend and another one of "those families in my circle of upbringging". I always knew she would give this life a good run as she loved life, her family and her friends...96 yrs old - wow!
I loved Henerietta and I'm smiling with her now knowing she and Loretta are probabally giggling about some silly thing while they are watching over us! God Bless this dear Lady!

Red and Val Etzwiler

March 20, 2011

Yogie and Sandy, so happy your mom is safe in the arms of Jesus. We love you! Red and Val

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