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1968
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2011
Dana Crabtree Obituary
Funeral services for Dana will be held at 10 A.M. Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Barnsdall with Rev. Tom Cox officiating. Interment will be in the Ethel Reece Cemetery directed by the Stumpff Barnsdall Funeral Home.
Casket escorts will include Mike Mize, Randy Bland, Gary Freeny, Rickie Humdy, Amy Hise, Mike Rousey, Benny Chapman and Mike Roe.
At the request of Dana's family, there will be no visitation. Friends may sign the memorial register book at the church on Tuesday morning.
Dana Marie (Kelley) Crabtree was born to Bob and Linda (Gross) Kelley in Bartlesville on January 23, 1968. She grew up and received her education in Barnsdall Public schools and was a member of the graduating class of 1986. She had been employed with Phillips Petroleum Company and later was employed with the Heskett Law Firm in Pawhuska and Bartlesville. Her most recent employment has been at the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Troop W Headquarters, located at Birch Lake near Barnsdall. Dana was married to Ernest D. Crabtree, Jr. on December 15, 1990. She made her home in Barnsdall most of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Her main focus in her life was her children and family.
Dana is survived by three daughters, Jessica Sue Crabtree, Katlin Marie Crabtree and Morgan Lee Crabtree all of Barnsdall, her children's father, Ernest D. Crabtree Jr., her parents, Bob and Linda Kelley of Barnsdall, her brother, Bobby Kelley and his wife Stephanie of Broken Arrow, her sister, Karen Overacker and husband Steve of Barnsdall, five nieces and nephews, Alec Overacker, Emily Overacker, Kaden Kelley, Mackenzie Kelley and Logan Kelley, grandparents, Wauneta Wells of Barnsdall and Myrtle and Orville Holley of Skiatook and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Lee Gross and Bill Wells.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dana Crabtree
GONZALEZ
April 13, 2011
LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU ALL!
Gary and Pam Balentine
April 6, 2011
Our sincere sympathy at the loss of your daughter and grand-daughter.
Robin Taylor Chouteau
April 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Such a tragedy. Words can never be enough. Only Gods healing can mend your broken hearts. Lean on Him!
Lee Ann Copeland Frakes
April 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you (Ernie)and your family - I am so sorry for your loss.
Regan Davis
April 5, 2011
Dear Jessie, times like this are hard and may seem almost impossible to get through, but God is with her and with you and your sisters as well. Lean on your friends and Him and know your Mom is well taken care of now.
Jim & Melissa Virden
April 5, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time.
Lynnette Bailey(Schmitt)
April 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayer to Danas loved one. My she rest in peace
Evelyn Ford & Family
April 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brock Clark
April 4, 2011
Prayers go out to all the family. Dana was a beautiful woman who will be missed greatly.
Julie Brown
April 4, 2011
Dana & I go back many many years and it breaks my heart to see her pass from here but I pray she is with the Lord and she has that big beautful smile on her face. We will meet again!
Patti Wyrick
April 4, 2011
Your legacies are named Jessie, Katie, and Morgan. Thank you, Dana, for giving them to all of us. We will love them and help them become all that you had planned for them.
Julie Wyrick
April 4, 2011
Dana was my hero as a little girl. She was the girl we all wanted to be: Christian, Great Athlete, Great Student, talented, humble and Gorgeous. As an adult she was my friend. I loved her in a way the can not be easily explained. Thank you for being that person! I will always love you! Bob, Linda, Bobby and Karen I am so sorry for your loss. I love you all...
Herbert Shreffler
April 4, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Dana's passing away. We offer our sincere and deepest sympathies to all of her Family. May the God of all comfort sustain all of you in your great loss. We are praying for you.
Jimmy Williams
April 4, 2011
Dana you was a true friend and will be sorely missed. You left us way too soon. We love you Dana!
Jimmy and Trey Williams
April 4, 2011
so sorry ernie, i know you are with the girls and prayers to everyone
Melissa Lemmons
April 4, 2011
Love you all! Praying for Gods peace and comfort for the whole family!
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