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Fern Geneva Heard Crosby
1930 - 2016
Fern Geneva Heard Crosby
1930 - 2016
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BORN
1930
DIED
2016
Fern Crosby Obituary
Fern was the first child and only daughter born to Willis and Osa Heard in Paden, Oklahoma on January 17, 1930. She was a child of the great depression but never lacked of anything due to the rich family life she had living and working on the family farm in rural Paden.
Fern attended and graduated from the Paden ISD in 1948. That same year she married the love of her life, C. L. Crosby. The oilfield brought them to Texas where they settled in Odessa in 1963. It was here they raised five children of their own and offered hot meals, homemade cookies and candy, parental guidance, and "lake time" to anyone who walked through their door.
Fern always had a smile and comforting words to anyone whose path she crossed. It was this innate nurturing that earned her a premier reputation as a caregiver in home healthcare, where she worked well into her 70's.
Fern is survived by two brothers, Clarence and Rev. Paul Heard of Paden, OK. three daughters, Joyce Watts (Sam), Mary Dixon (David), and Sandra Crosby (Lynn Hughes); ten grandchildren, Tabitha Hendershot (John), Kent Watts (Karen), Andrew Watts (Kayla), Destiny VanHoose (John), Tiki Davis (Mona), Lauren Crosby (Tim Foad), Joey Dixon (Leslie), Shane Dixon (Sarah), Lance Arocha, and Candice Arocha; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends
Fern is preceded in death by her parents, husband C.L., son Danny Lee Crosby, daughter Clara Jo Arocha, and three grandchildren, Shannon DeAnn Coad, Christopher Dean Crosby and Robbie Lee Crosby.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 10 am Monday, April 25, 2016, at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home .with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. It is with a heavy heart that we take Granny Fern home to Paden, OK, for burial next to her loving husband of 51 years. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Prague, OK. Funeral service will be held at Burnett Mission Church, on 10am on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff who provided Mom care and comfort at Parks Senior Living for the last 4 months. In lieu of flowers the family request donations are made to Home Hospice, Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa.
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Elaine Ward
May 27, 2024
I am 1 of Roy Lee's daughters. There were at least 3 occasions when I was alone and out of my comfort zone. And she reached out with a genuine love and warmth that hasn't and will not be forgotten. She was a light in Adare time once, and though I didn't know her well. She was the real thing. She is still missed.
Vanita Simmons
April 25, 2016
She was such a warm, caring person. My sympathy to the family. May God comfort you.
Sherrie Coleman
April 25, 2016
My prayers go out to all the family for your great loss. May God comfort you and give you strength as only He can. I loved her so much and missed her for many years. I love all of you. God be with you all. Love Sherrie
Rosalinda
April 24, 2016
Sister Crosby you were one of the first ladies that welcomed me i thank Jesus He allowed me to meet your sweet family... missing you!
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Marie
April 23, 2016
My deepest condolence goes out to the family during this difficult time. May God provide you with the strength and comfort you need as you cope with your loss. (Psalms 9:9)
Larry Bunch
April 23, 2016
Fern was a great friend and a faithful member of her church, until she became home bound. Naomi and I prayed with her many times as well as her friend , Mary Patterson.
She became a spirit filled Christian many years ago.
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