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Helen Marie Crabill

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Oct 20, 1927 – Oct 15, 2025 (Age 97)

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BORN
October 20, 1927
DIED
October 15, 2025
AGE
97
LOCATION
Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel - Saint Joseph Obituary

Helen Marie Crabill, 97, of St. Joseph, passed away October 15, 2025.  She was born October 20, 1927 in Coffey, Missouri to Clayton Dee Brown and Gertrude Mae Brown (Parmley).  She was the youngest of four children.

She grew up during the Great Depression and spent her childhood in...

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I have many fond memories of Helen, the last survivor among my aunts and uncles. She was funny, smart, generous and a joy to be around. She had endless patience for me as a young, obnoxious kid who would spend time during the summers at the Crabill home in rural Illinois. Every family should be blessed with someone like Helen. She was one of a kind. I wish peace for my cousins, Guy and Kelly, and their families, and much comfort in her memory.

Kelly I'm sorry to hear about your mom's passing, and your dad's too. It was an honor to know them both. They are both together again, and that's what really counts. My sincere condolences to you and your brother. Take care!!

I will forever miss you grandma Helen and papa Stan as well! Please take care of my girl up there ❤ and please watch over us and baby Tony! I wish you guys would have go to meet him you would have had so much fun together. The holidays won’t be the same and I’ll always remember the good times with you and papa Stan. This breaks my heart but I will continue to talk about you guys and tell your stories. You are in gods hands now and back with papa save a spot for the reason of us up there until...

Such a lovely lady! She and her family invited me to share Thanksgiving with them and I’ll never forget it. Such a kind and generous person, she will be missed.

Very sorry about Helen's passing. Her and Stan were super sweet. I treasure my time with them at church.

Kelly sorry to hear of your mothers passing.. My condolences to you and your family.. Wendell Starling

Grandma Helen is the sweetest person I have ever met. She will be truly missed.

What a wonderful person you were Aunt Helen. Going to miss you and your stories.