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Mary Crabtree Obituary

CRABTREE Mary Halga Crabtree, age 65, Saturday, April 3, 2010. Devout and faithful servant to the Lord. Member and Pianist of Wonderland Community Church. Administrative Assistant for the Columbus City Schools for many years. Secretary and Treasurer of American Gospel Sing Association. One of the original members of the gospel singing group, The Sagar Family. Devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, caring and wonderful friend. Preceded in death by husband Carl Crabtree, mother and father. Survived by daughter, Bethany (Bradley Dull) Crabtree; son, Timothy Crabtree; sister, Diana (Rusty) Boggs; brother, Jack (Janet) Bowers; nieces and nephews, Calina and Candy Boggs, Michelle, Jennifer, Christina, Sondra, and Norman Bowers; other loving family and friends. Friends may call Friday 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. and Saturday 1 hour prior to service at Wonderland Community Church, 4693 Friendship Dr., where funeral service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. Rev. Joel Dennis officiating. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wonderland Community Church. www.evansfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 8, 2010.

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April 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother, Bethany. I am so sorry to hear of your mother passing.

Juanita Ramsey

Joyce Garnder-Woods

April 10, 2010

To the Crabtree Family, So very sorry for your loss. Our Dad, Rev. Kermit Gardner was a good friend of both Carl and Mary. The three of them are praising and singing with Jesus. May God comfort your family in the days to come. The Gardner Family
K. Wayne, Joyce Lisa, Becky, Christy and our Mother Carol Gardner

Marvenia Bosley

April 9, 2010

To Timmy and Bethany,

"The song is ended but the melody lives on." I will miss my friend Mary Crabtree each and every day.

Sean & Amanda Lemke & Family

April 9, 2010

We miss Mary so much. The kids loved to sing "Jesus Loves Me" while she played so beautifully during the Sunday School openings. She was so special to so many.

Jacquelyn Chapman

April 9, 2010

And we as believers know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.... Mary has inherited eternal life! I am sure it is very difficult for you as family and for us as friends to accept but, God doesn't make any mistakes and He needed her more than we did. He has given her rest eternal. To God be the Glory!

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Crabtree Family:
I am going to miss Mary so much. Mary was such a humble person and an excellent worker. I am sad now because I miss her morning smile and our afternoon laughter. But, I am also rejoicing because Mary is in a better place and at peace. She fought a good fight and there is a heavenly crown waiting for her.

Freida Morgan, Columbus City Schools

April 8, 2010

I enjoyed working with Mary so much. She was such a kind and gentle spirited person. I will remember the many conversations we had together. She will be missed by her many co-workers/friends at Columbus City Schools.
Ida Smith

Stacie Rodgers

April 8, 2010

Bethany -
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Not a word I say will take away the sting. Just know that I am here if you need to talk.

Faith Wheeler

April 8, 2010

Bethany and Timothy,
I so sorry to hear bout your mom.My church is also prayering for your family at this time saddness. I will also, be praying for your family.
Mary was a wonderful person.

Faith Wheeler-Conley and Ruth Turberville

Trena (Gary) England

April 8, 2010

Dearest Bethany, Timmy (family): My heart is broken over the passing of your mother. I’m so sorry for your loss. I went to dinner with Mary last Wednesday night before church, and we arrived back at church a little early. She picked up the accordion and began to play. Tilting her head back, she began to talk about her grandmother as tears welled up in her eyes. She played “Sweet Hour of Prayer”, telling me how it was the first song she had ever learned to play. She went on to tell me how her Grandmother had protected and encouraged her and how she longed to see her again. I had never seen her have such a sweet look on her face as she did that night. I will miss her more than words can say, but I know she has found her peace... and her grandmother. Love to all.

April 8, 2010

In memory of a wonderful person. I will love you, miss you always, celebrate a life well lived, and cherish the memories. You will always live in the hears of those who loved you. Pat Gates

April 8, 2010

Our sincerest sympathy to Bethany, Tim and all the family on the death of your mother, Mary. May God keep all of you in his loving care and guide you through this most difficult time. As days go by may memories bring you comfort.
With love,
Patti, Dan and family

Bill & Barb Raftery

April 8, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ryland and Flo Presley

April 8, 2010

We where very sorry to hear of Mary's death our prayers will be with you always
Love always Ryland Flo Presley

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