Crystal Ann McDowell

1979 - 2017

Crystal Ann McDowell obituary, 1979-2017

Crystal Ann McDowell

1979 - 2017

BORN

1979

DIED

2017

Crystal McDowell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2017.
Crystal Ann (Seratte) McDowell, age 37, passed away Friday, the 25th of August 2017. To say Crystal was a loving mother, caring friend, and devoted confidant, would be an extreme understatement. She simply and unapologetically cared for everyone she knew, deserving or not, and was loyal to those she cared for, sometimes to a fault.
Born Friday the 26th of October 1979, she was a native of Baytown, where she currently lived and was raising her two beautiful children, which were her entire world. Crystal was a top producing 3rd generation Realtor, working with her family's business Virginia Malone and Associates, as well as a fifteen-year veteran of ExpressJet Airlines, where she held a number of positions, including Flight Attendant and Training Instructor. She loved helping people realize their dreams.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents, Pamela Sue Seratte and Anthony Paul Walters; maternal grandparents, Jack and Vera Seratte; and paternal grandfather, Robert "Burl" Walters.
Survivors left to cherish her memory are her son, Madden Alexander McDowell; daughter, Maui Lorelei McDowell; paternal grandmother, Wanda Ann Walters; uncle, Jeffrey Walters; aunt, Sandra Bransford and husband Jesse; uncle, Robert Walters; uncle, Terry Seratte and wife Cindy; aunt, Debra French; and great-aunt, Virginia Malone; as well as a vast host of extended family and friends, who's lives are better and more beautiful because Crystal was in them.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for twelve o'clock noon on Saturday, the 16th of September 2017 in the chapel of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown, Texas 77521. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to a fund set up for her children at www.youcaring.com then search Crystal McDowell.

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July 3, 2018

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October 31, 2017

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October 19, 2017

James Cobbin posted to the memorial.

Lina Salvatore

July 3, 2018

Im very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.
May she RIP
I saw the story on Crime Watch.
I dont know your family but I wanted to let know how deeply sorry I am.
Your friend from Canada
Lina

October 31, 2017

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

James Cobbin

October 19, 2017

Oh my God. This is so shocking to hear. She was my flight attendant instructor in Houston. She has the sweetest spirit. I am so sorry she has passed. My heart goes out to her son & daughter, she always talked of them so much.

Debbie Heughan

September 19, 2017

My deepest condolences for all of Crystal's loved ones. Sometimes there just are no words for such a loss. My prayers for her two beautiful children and those that will be caring for them. May God keep these children strong.

Tammy Hatton

September 19, 2017

My prayers to her children and family. Such a senseless tragedy.

Darlene Raines

September 17, 2017

The angels looked down from heaven one night, they searched for miles afar and deep within the distance they could see a shining star. They knew that very instant that the star was theirs to gain so they took you up to heaven forever to remain. Rest in peace my friend your passing came way too soon.

Diane Brechbiel

September 17, 2017

Crystal was a friend and an encouragement at Expressjet for a lot of people. I know she will be watching and taking of her family from heaven, she will be missed.

Tami Shipley

September 16, 2017

Crystal was such an angel, and she will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure being her neighbor, and I am going to miss visiting with her and the kids. My heart and prayers go out to the family and I pray for peace and comfort for all as you begin the journey toward healing.

Ashley Henry

September 16, 2017

We love you crystal and enjoyed every moment we got to share with you and those sweet babies. I will definitely miss our vacations but I know you will still be with us in heart. My condolences goes out to your family and will continue to pray for Maui and Madden.
Love you forever,
Derek,Ashley,Drake,Gracie

Christel Deen

September 16, 2017

Rest in Heaven I was hoping you would return home to your beautiful children but now you are there guardian angel. Your legacy will carry on in them. My condolences to the family.

MATT BAKER

September 16, 2017

Prayers and condolences from Matt & Jim and the Baker family.

Hailey Henry

September 16, 2017

I am so privileged to have known you! Your sweet words of encouragement will stay with me forever as will your smile and one of a kind personality. Rest easy beautiful! Love you!

Hailey & Brad Henry

Susan Dean

September 16, 2017

Sending strength and prayers to your family. Crystal is a beautiful guardian angel watching over you all. God bless-

Leyla Rodriguez

September 16, 2017

You were an angel here on Earth, may you fly high with the angels in heaven. My sympathy for all Crystal's family and friends. She was a beautiful, caring, and loving person. I pray that God will be with her children and give them strength and love.

Jennifer Mazuera

September 16, 2017

Fly to the angels
heaven awaits your heart
and flowers bloom in your name
you've got to fly--
(fly high)
fly to the angels
all the stars in the night
shine in your name

Jennifer Mazuera

September 16, 2017

I worked with Crystal at Continental Express and she was a beautiful soul. I am deeply sorry for the loss of a beautiful light that was blown out too soon here on this earth but it will forever burn in our hearts who knew her. I send prayers to the children for healing and that God lifts them up in prayer. She will always be remembered as the sweet girl with the forever smile. Love always,
Jennifer Mazuera

Fly to the Angels, the stars at night shine with your name Crystal.

Andrea Seratte-Mcgarity

September 16, 2017

Crystal, I love you very much and I'm so sorry and heartbroken that this happened. You did not deserve this and neither did your children. It's hard to explain to other what type of great person you were. Full of life, grace,kindness, love and generosity and you loved your family and treasured each one. I know your in heaven with granny and pawpaw and your mom. Tell them all I love them and hug them all for me. Thank you for leaving a legacy of love, class and dignity. We love you beautiful! Love Andrea and Family

Victor Fajardo

September 16, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. I was deeply saddened by the news of Crystal's passing. Crystal was very special and had a good heart. I worked with her at the ExpressJet Training Center. She will live on in our memories forever. My heartfelt condolences to her family during these very difficult times.

Becky Hutchison

September 15, 2017

To our Beautiful Loving Friend. You r so Beautiful & Loved!! We r so Happy u were in our Life. YOU will always be remembered. WE LOVE YOU!!!
LOVE, TIMMY & BECKY

BECKY HUTCHISON

September 15, 2017

Crystal, I don't even know where to begin...I am so proud to call u my Friend. Thank You for allowing me to start keeping your Precious Jewel Maui 5 yrs ago then Madden & became a Family...Our Family Vacations to Yogi every July 4th will never be the same...Thank You for all you have taught me, believed in me, Loved me!! God has got him one heck of an Angel & I know you will be with me on a Daily Basis...I will try my best to stay in contact with Maui & Madden..I LOVE YA SO MUCH & I MISS YA DEARLY!! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BB LOVES YOU SWEET ANGEL!!❤❤❤

Alma Garner

September 15, 2017

"Crystal I was so blessed to have met you. Your name coming across my Facebook page advertising your work was a huge blessing to me. The first time I spoke to you on the phone I knew you were an ANGEL! The kindest, sweetest, loving voice I have ever heard. Heaven has gained the most beautiful ANGEL and I know you will be watching over your family and friends. That's just who you are. Thank you for the time I got to spend with you. I will always cherish it. I miss you so much and will always love you beautiful! RIP ANGEL "Fly high into the arms of Jesus"

Julie Egbert

September 15, 2017

RIP Crystal my prayers and condolences to your beautiful children, uncle and aunt and the rest of your family. You were such a happy and helpful person to all of us flight attendants at express jet. You are going to be missed by all on who's heart you touched.

Carol Jacob

September 15, 2017

My love for Crystal and her beautiful children will forever live in my heart. She was a friend to many. A shining light, her love of caring to many of us will be cherished always. I've saved many of of her wonderful Facebook posts through the years. She loved sharing the good times and special occasions she enjoyed with Maui and Madden. My dear friend is where there is no suffering and pain.
She's in Heaven with her creator. He called her home, as he wanted her there, so she could Rest In Peace eternally. I pray for the children and my faith in The Almighty God will protect them for all the years of their lives. I will remember both of them in my prayers. My sincere condolences to her family.
May God give them strength to endure this time of sorrow. I love you Crystal and will miss you, but I will see you on the other side in heaven!

Sophia Brown

September 15, 2017

Crystal you truly were a gem! Your heart was bigger than anyone I know. So sweet and caring for everyone that you knew. It was a pleasure working with you while I was at XJT and sharing silly stories with you. I pray for your children, family and friends! RIH Heaven has gained a sweet soul!!
Much Love❤
Mr & Mrs Brown

Jeff Foster

September 15, 2017

RIP. From an XJT family member. I pray an angel watches over your children.

Linda Lanier Twyman

September 15, 2017

I was blessed to know Crystal as a friend and a co-worker.She was a great flight attendant. She always made me smile! I'm going to miss talking about motherhood with her. praying for her sweet babies and family.

Suzana Esparon

September 15, 2017

Chrystal tu a rejoins le ciel

Tu resteras toujours dans les pensées

de tous ceux qui t'ont aimé

Tu as trouvé le vrai repos auprès de Dieu

L'émotion suscitée par ta disparition

nous a bouleversé

et une vague d'amour pour tes enfants

nous a inonde .


Romains 8:35 De Paris .

Monika Griott

September 15, 2017

Crystal was a shining light as a Training Instructor making Recurrent fun and the times I passed her in Houston and Chicago while on the line. She would stop to give a big "Hello" and a warm hug with that beautiful smile. She made me feel special. Well, she is so very special and will truly be missed. I pray her children and families will be comforted during this difficult time. May the Angels guide Crystal to Paradise and May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand. I love you, dear Crystal. My husband and I and our children and grandchildren will continue to burn a candle in your honor.

Penny Heddon

September 15, 2017

It was a pleasure working with you, you were truly a gem. My sincere condolences go out to your children and your entire family. We are lucky to have a new angel in heaven.

Jules Bazzoon

September 14, 2017

What a super person, never without her beautiful smile on. She will be greatly missed. Not seeing her breeze into the crew room stopping to say hi to everyone will make everyone's day shine less. So sorry for everyone's loss.

Kenna Wong

September 14, 2017

Crystal was such a good friend to me. She had a way of making me feel like everything would be okay. She would focus on the positive in life and was just kind to everyone that she ever met. Just a beautiful soul. I will miss her and love her always.

Patricia Seratte, Arganda

September 14, 2017

To a beautiful lady taken to soon. May your soul rest in heavenly peace and bless your babies with much love and understanding as they grow ❤

Millie Estrad, Seratte

September 14, 2017

Crystal even though I never had the opportunity to meet you in person my dear cousin, we did get to connect for a few months on FB and seeing all your posts, your pictures and because I was able to see all that you did for people and what a caring and loving person you were. It breaks my heart that you won't have the chance to watch your beautiful children grow. I hope when they get old enough to understand that they will know that your walking every walk, crying every tear with them. Until we actually get to meet on that golden walk way, I know your up in heaven looking down at all these wonderful people that love you so much and you will be watching them as they love your kids. Rest in peace beautiful child of God.

Misty Renee Howell

September 14, 2017

It wasn't the quantity of time that I got to spend with Crystal, but the quality of time with her that had such a profound impact on me. She was a source of hope, light and goodness that I could never forget! What a great XJT Instructor and just such a beautiful person. I pray her legacy lives on through her two amazing kiddos. Praying for her family everyday.

Lisa Lunda

September 14, 2017

Prayers to you, an angel you have watching over you forever.

Mary Calvillo

September 14, 2017

Crystal was genuinely loving and a light in this world. I treasure the memories of being trained to be a flight attendant by her. I hope your memories of her are a comfort to you in your time of grief.

September 14, 2017

We are praying for all the family during the sorrowful time. I pray this beautiful angel is flying high watching over her beautiful children. I know she gained her angel wings way to soon.. Love all of the Seratte family as well as other family members. Dwight and Sandra Wilson

Tamu Gordon

September 13, 2017

In this sorrowful time, may the love of family and strength from friends comfort you.

Mab Smith

September 13, 2017

We followed Crystal's story from the UK. I am so sorry this is how it ends. Her goodness radiates from her pictures. Wishing all who loved her much love and strength for the coming days.

Kimberly Poullard

September 13, 2017

My heart goes out to all of the family, God Bless all of you and God has his ANGEL.


Kimberly Poullard (Baytown,Tx)

Rhonda Hall-Flock

September 13, 2017

Praying for peace and tranquility in the days ahead for Madden and Maui, Jeff, Virginia, the remainder of the family and the rest of us in the home-going of Crystal and all aspects of this horrible tragedy. May God be the light in these darkest hours and that we all feel His arms around us and our hearts.

Jessica K

September 12, 2017

May God guide her children. My condolences to the family. Gone too soon. Stay strong.

Roxanne Glaude

September 12, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to Crystal's family, friends and especially to her beautiful children. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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