Jean Ernestine Crittendon

1927 - 2017

Jean Ernestine Crittendon obituary, 1927-2017, Detroit, MI

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Cremation Society of Michigan - Detroit

15251 Harper Avenue

Detroit, Michigan

Jean Crittendon Obituary

Crittendon

Jean Ernestine of Detroit, was born in Detroit, MI July 11, 1927 and died September 19, 2017. Her father and mother, John Winston Booker and Leona White Booker; her beloved husband, Edward (Eddie) Crittendon; and one sister, Grace Rose, predecease her. Survived by nephew Gary Owens (Karen White-Owens); Godson Peter Gregory (Jackie); and Sister-in-law Leola Crittendon. Special mention of Jackie Gregory who was always there for Jean. Jean was a graduate of Northwestern High School Detroit and attended classes at Highland Park Community College. Jean devoted much time to service in the church, community, educational and multiple charitable organizations. Her Committal will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, 1200 Elmwood Street in Detroit followed by a service at 11:30 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 4800 Woodward Avenue, also in Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Diabetes Foundation.

Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press on Oct. 8, 2017.
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We will miss Jean very much, but find solace that she is with our Lord in Heaven.
Jean had that wonderful heavenly smile whenever we met. She was always kind, affectionate and loving! I/we will miss her very much on Earth.
May her soul Rest In Peace!

Prema & Clement Prabakaran

October 27, 2017

Father we stretch our hands to Thee,No other help we know.If Thou withdraws Thyself from us, where shall we go?What did Thine Only Son endure,Before Jean drew her breath?What pain,What labor, to secure,Jeans soul From endless death?I paraphrased the words of this beautiful hymn by Issac Watts and John Wesley to emphasize that we can know for a certainty that (Aunt) Jeans soul is with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Christ told the thief crucified on the cross next to him ,This day you will be with me in Paridise.So we rejoice in knowing that Jean does not have to wait three weeks, or several months to be with Christ, but we know for a fact that when she exhaled in this world, she inhaled in the next world He has prepared for His children to be in with Him!She is loved and we will miss her, but because of Christ, We will see her again!Auf Wiedersein,Aunt JeanYour Adopted Niece,(smile)Cheryl CurrieWenskay

Cheryl Currie-Wenskay

October 20, 2017

My mom, Gloria Barnes, had the pleasure of living next door to Jean at Henry Ford Village. I just want you to know how friendly she was to my mom..she would check in on her if she hadn't seen her in a while and I know they ate together a couple of times. It really meant a lot to my mom AND me. My mom has Parkinson's and sometimes she doesn't always do well and she's hard to hear-I think it makes some people uncomfortable but Jean still was very friendly with her and I know my mom will miss her. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless. Sincerely, Dixie Barnes

Dixie Barnes

October 19, 2017

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11:30 a.m.

St. Paul's Cathedral

4800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

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28

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10:00 a.m.

Elmwood Cemetery

1200 Elmwood Street, Detroit, MI

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Cremation Society of Michigan - Detroit

15251 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI 48224

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