Crystal Gayle Ballew

1983 - 2020

Crystal Gayle Ballew

September 26,1983 - December 22, 2020

Crystal Gayle Ballew, 37, passed away December 22, 2020. Crystal gained her wings at home surrounded by her family and friends in Bryan, Texas.

Crystal was born September 26, 1983. She was a true Miracle, at the age of 3 she was diagnosed with Trisomy 10q, a rare chromosome disorder. Since most did not make it past the first year of life doctors could not begin to give a life expectancy. During her life she exceeded all expectations.

She went to public school in Bryan and was a friend to all. When out in the community it was not uncommon for someone to come up and say they remember her from school. She competed in Special Olympics and especially enjoyed Equestrian events. She was so sweet and innocent. Our very special Angel had a heart of Gold and loved everyone and everything, always wanting to do for others. She loved animals and had to only meet them a few moments before she would have them laying or sleeping in her lap. We call her our Animal Whisperer. Her most recent love was her Service Dog Cole, he will certainly miss her.

Crystal is Preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents Charles and Veronica Ballew; Maternal Grandparents Kermit Gayle and Billie Naumann; Aunts Janie Matejka, Elaine Anderson, Nancy Lenz and Cheryl Naumann; Uncle Kevin Naumann; Cousins Amy Ballew and Ashley Lenz

Crystal is survived by her parents, Samuel and Gayla Naumann Ballew of Bryan, TX; sisters, Amanda Ballew of Austin, TX., Sami Ketchum and husband Matt of Bryan, TX; nephew & niece, Robert Wyatt and Harper Grace Ketchum of Bryan, TX; aunts & uncles, Gary and Beth Naumann of Niederwald, TX., Charles Ballew of Bryan, TX., Elaine Allen of Bryan, TX., Terry and Cynthia Ballew of Bryan, TX; cousins loved by Crystal, Lauren Ballew, Julie Ballew, Stevie, Susan and Blakely Reyes, Jason Ballew, Justin Braswell, Jenna Sevcik, Walter Bubba Lenz, Christopher Lenz, Josh Lenz, Walker T Naumann, Brittany Naumann, LaDonna Keesee, Alicia Rios, Casey Winegarner, Justin and Katy Winegarner, and Sarah and Christopher Bowman.

Visitation will be Monday, December 28, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at Kurten Cemetery.

The Family would like to thank Traditions Hospice and especially Chester, Kara and Melissa for the outstanding care they gave Crystal over the last year.

Please visit www.memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com to share precious memories of Crystal.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Traditions Hospice 1862 Rock Prairie Road, Suite 201 College Station, Texas 77845 or the Make-a-Wish Foundation Central and South Texas 2224 Walsh Tarlton Ln # 200, Austin, Texas 78746.