Phyllis Louise Crabtree

Crabtree Phyllis Louise Crabtree, 85, residing in Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, February 11, 2013 at The Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. Phyllis was born on February 22, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Edward A. and Elizabeth (Crumrine) James. In addition to her parents, brother Edward A. James and sisters Marilyn Finnerty and Harriett Wallace, preceded her in death. On September 2, 1947 in Maysville, Kentucky, she married Harold Crabtree, he survives as well as her daughter, Pamela (Larry "Mike") Stevens of Elkhart; four grandchildren, Trisha Stevens, Michael (Mandi) Stevens, Stephanie Stevens and Andrew Stevens, all of Elkhart; four great-grandchildren; also three sisters, Virginia Botley, Joan Anderson and Vivian Murphy, all of Columbus, Ohio survive as well. Phyllis worked as a supervisor for Nationwide Insurance Company for 40 years. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Brethren Church of Elkhart. She enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo and spending time with family. Service to celebrate the life of Phyllis will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at First Brethren Church, 24197 CR 16, Elkhart, IN 46516. Her son-in-law, Larry "Mike" Stevens will officiate. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial and graveside services, officiated by Pastor Dan Herendeen will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to The Hospice Foundation, 4220 Edison Lakes Pkwy., Ste. 210, Mishawaka, IN 46545. BILLINGS FUNERAL HOME, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com