Dorothy Crudup

1925 - 2011

Dorothy Lewis Crudup passed away in Arlington on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, after a brief illness. Service: There will be a private family graveside service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pi Beta Phi Arlington Alumnae Club, in care of Diana Young, 900 Chestnut Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012. She was born Dec. 7, 1925, to Kent and Gertrude Lewis in Tulsa, Okla. She attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa and Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Following her marriage Dorothy moved to Oklahoma City in the early 1950s and raised her three children, Susan Kay, Roger Lewis and Steven Edward. She moved again in 1966, this time to Arlington, which was her residence for the remainder of her life. In Arlington she worked for over 25 years as a medical secretary. Dorothy was active as member of the Pi Beta Phi Arlington Alumnae Club Golden Arrows, serving for over 40 years including a term as club president. She was also an avid bridge player belonging to several bridge clubs and enjoyed gardening. She was interested in genealogy in her later years and put in many hours tracing her family's history. Dorothy was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She owned many cats over the years and loved them all dearly. She left behind a legacy of love and friendship and will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. Survivors: Sister, Rachel Lee of Tulsa, Okla.; children, Susan and Dick Johnson of Joshua, Roger and Donna Crudup of Kennedale and Steven and Laura Crudup of Arlington; grandchildren, Chad Crudup of Arlington, Mike Dillard of Rowlett, Travis Crudup of Fort Worth, Nancy Kastanek of Albuquerque, N.M., Clay Crudup of Arlington, Hillary Bintliff of Fort Worth, Kaki Crudup of Arlington, Brad Crudup of Kennedale and Scott In Crudup of Kennedale; great-grandchildren, McKenzie Dillard, Macie Dillard, Sophia Crudup, Claire Crudup and Anders Kastanek; and countless friends, neighbors and co-workers.