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Loretta Crayton Obituary
McALLEN - Loretta Crayton, 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at her residence in McAllen. She was born on November 16, 1924 in Seguin, Texas to Allen Wilson and Lexie McGady.
Mrs. Crayton is survived by her husband of 65 years; Jimmy Crayton, son, Brian James (Janet) Crayton Sr., grandchildren, Deidra A. Johnson, Brian James Crayton Jr., Brittany Brielle Grigsby, Lamar Lakeith Thompson, and Mathew James Crayton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Crayton was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Darlene Crayton-Johnson.
Mrs. Crayton was a life long resident of McAllen. She worked for over 15 years in the cafeteria at Whitney Elementary in Pharr until her retirement. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose life she touched.
Family will receive friends on Friday, February 23, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home of Edinburg, with a service of remembrance at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Funeral services have been entrusted to Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home of Edinburg.
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Tom& Glenda Baker
March 20, 2007
Jimmy, Deidra, Brian and family
Please know that you are in our prayers. May God Bless and Keep you and place angels round about you as needed. Tommy and Glenda Baker and Doc Baker too.
Susan (Sherman) Williams
March 1, 2007
My mom, Reta Sherman, worked with Loretta a number of years at Whitney and she really thought highly of Loretta and Jimmy. Both my parents are gone now but I do remember all the nice things they said about Jimmy & Loretta Crayton. Loretta will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Lambert
February 24, 2007
Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Ruby Lambert
Hallettsville, Texas
Jimmy & Laurie Moreno & Family
February 24, 2007
GOD Bless The whole Crayton Family.May the great memories of an awesome lady fill your hearts.With Love...
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Joseph Sweet
February 23, 2007
Jimmy and Brian
What can i say B we grew up togther i will miss "momma" and I will keep "pops" in my prayers. Much Love
Melvin & Gloria Jones
February 23, 2007
We miss you Jimmy and are praying for God's confort to be with you through this time. Remember that time and God's love expressed through friends can make even a great loss like this endurable. God Bless You!
Rachel Sanchez
February 23, 2007
I met "Ms. Loretta," as I called her, when I was at whitney in 1970 in the fourth grade. Ms. Loretta was a friend of my mom (Lupita Villarreal) and I just fell in love with her because she would always give me extra milk if I wanted it. She was an awesome lady then and I know she was an awesome lady even after I left whitney. We never crossed paths again but I thank God she was in my path when I was at whitney. I would look forward to lunch every day becuase I knew I could have an extra milk if I wanted to (making my friends jealous...ha ha ha). It saddens me to hear of Ms. Lorettas death but at the same time I know she is with our Loving Lord. My condolences to her family.
Charles Hury, Captain
February 23, 2007
The thoughts and prayers of all of us in the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse are with you, Jimmy.
Joyce Garner
February 23, 2007
My sympathy to you, Jimmy and all your family.
D Enriquez
February 23, 2007
I remember Mrs. Crayton from school. She was a wonderful person. I was going thru a rough time with an illness when I attended Whitney school many years ago and she was always making me smile and making me feel good. May God bless her family. I know she is looking down on everyone while she sits next to him.
Diego Mata
February 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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