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Crain, Ora, Opal, Olive, Nell, Neal, Naoma, Nancy, Myrtle, Myrtis...

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▰ Ora (Williams) Crain

Died March 15, … More Information
On March 15, 2009, Ora (Williams) Crain, 98 of Huntington, Texas passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: March 16, 2009 in "Lufkin DN"

▰ Opal (Lorado) Crain

Died December 26, … More Information
Opal (Lorado) Crain, age 70 of Beaumont, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 26, 1997.
Obituary published: December 27, 1997 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Opal Crain

Died January 07, … More Information
Opal Crain, born January 21, 1926 went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2015 in Denison, Texas. Opal was 88. Tags: #Houston
Obituary: Opal was born on 21, 1926 and passed away on , 7, 2015. Opal was a resident of Denison, Texas at the time of passing. Opal was married to Houston.

▰ Olive "Bitty" Bell Crain

Died March 30, … More Information
Olive "Bitty" Bell Crain, born October 17, 1923 entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 30, 2020 in Victoria, Texas. Olive was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Olive, Katherine Seaborn Crain ( Deceased ), Julie Crain Heinitsh And Husband, John, Henry Waid Bell ( Deceased ), Patti And David Reed, Shearie James, David And Carol Nisbet, Cynthia Birdwell, Hugh Leroy And Olive Erkel Bell ( Deceased ), Edwyna English, John Heinitsh, Nancy Fox, Henry Heinitsh And Wife, Susan, Hugh Leroy Bell, Jr. ( Deceased ), Dr. Pamela Crain, Dr. Roger C. Schustereit, Pattie Thompson, Judge Frank H. Crain ( Deceased )

▰ Nell Grace Crain

Died December 09, … More Information
Nell Grace Crain, born June 25, 1920 entered Heaven's gates on December 9, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas. Nell was 87. Tags: #Jefferson #School #Wallace #Crain #Dallas #Station #Houston #Northeast #Churchill #Schools #Secondary #Episcopal #Guild #Daughters #King #Lenten #Corpus #Wally #Nell #Cheryl #Sanders #Patrick #Abigail #Club #West #Antonio #Humane
Obituary: On 9th, 2007, Nell joined her husband of 69 years in the presence of Our Lord. Nell was born in San Antonio on 25th in 1920 to Grace Cloyd Richardson and William Atkins Richardson. She attended Jefferson High School and married Wallace Earl Crain of Dallas whom she met at Station dances. She was a military wife until 1950 and worked as a secretary at Ft. Sam Houston during the war. She continued her career as a professional secretary, working for a couple of doctorÂs offices, but spent most of her life working for Northeast Independent School District at Lee and Churchill High Schools and at the NEISD Secondary Education office. A dedicated member of St. MarkÂs Episcopal Church, she taught School, was a member of St. Nicholas Guild, Daughters of the King, a lay reader, and served for years at the Lenten Lunches. Nell was a sweet person who rarely spoke an unkind word. She loved dancing, live jazz music, sleeping late, and shopping. She enjoyed going to Corpus Christi and collecting shells. She adopted stray animals her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wally, who died just over 2 weeks earlier than Nell. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Crain Sanders; a grandson, Patrick Sanders; and a great-granddaughter, Abigail Grace Sanders. She will be truly missed by everyone but is with the love of her life. In lieu of flowers, please give donations to St. George School BETA Club at 6900 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78213, or give to the Humane Society or other animal shelter.

▰ Neal Curtis Crain

Died April 16, … More Information
Neal Curtis Crain, born April 2, 1955 entered eternal life April 16, 2016 in Lometa, Texas. Neal was 61.

▰ Naoma (Allison)[Peters] Crain

Died October 23, … More Information
Naoma (Allison)[Peters] Crain, age 79 of Wichita Falls, Texas, departed this life Sunday October 23, 1999.
Obituary published: October 24, 1999 in "Wichita Falls T-RN"

▰ Nancy Jo Crain

Died December 11, … More Information
Nancy Jo Crain, born October 26, 1938 went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2014 in Texarkana, Texas. Nancy was 76.

▰ Myrtle (Moore) Crain

Died April 14, … More Information
Myrtle (Moore) Crain, 95, of Arlington, Texas gained her wings on April 14, 1987.
Obituary published: April 15, 1987 in "Banner of Love"

▰ Myrtis Crain

Died August 30, … More Information
Myrtis Crain, age 80 of Longview, Texas, joined the Lord August 30, 2000.
Obituary published: August 31, 2000 in "WOI"

▰ Mr Perry Crain

Died September 19, … More Information
Mr Perry Crain, born August 28, 1952 passed away peacefully September 19, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Mr was 65.
Family members and close friends: , Tammy Taylor Houston

▰ Morgan Grant Crain

Died July 10, … More Information
Morgan Grant Crain, age 86 of Texas, born in Trinidad, Colorado, went into the presence of the Lord on July 10, 2006.
Obituary published: July 11, 2006 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Morgan Grant Crain

Died July 09, … More Information
Morgan Grant Crain, 86, of Denison, Texas departed this life July 9, 2006.
Obituary published: July 10, 2006 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Milford Ray "Shorty" Crain

Died April 02, … More Information
Milford Ray "Shorty" Crain, age 78 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home April 2, 2000.
Obituary published: April 03, 2000 in "News-Telegram"

▰ Mildred Faye Crain

Died March 14, … More Information
Mildred Faye Crain, born October 29, 1931 entered eternal life March 14, 2017 in Kountze, Texas. Mildred was 85.

▰ Mildred Crain

Died July 05, … More Information
Mildred Crain, born December 28, 1927 died on July 5, 2012 in Lufkin, Texas. Mildred was 84.

▰ Mattie Lee (Landrum) Crain

Died August 06, … More Information
Mattie Lee (Landrum) Crain died unexpectedly on August 6, 2007 at the age of 90 in Tyler, Texas.
Obituary published: August 07, 2007 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Matthew Allen Crain

Died January 21, … More Information
Matthew Allen Crain, born December 9, 1951 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 21, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Matthew was 63.

▰ Mary V Crain

Died January 24, … More Information
Mary V Crain, age 84 of Texas, born in Kansas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 24, 1996.
Obituary published: January 25, 1996 in "K C Star (MO)"

▰ Mary Sue (Hinds) Crain

Died November 17, … More Information
Mary Sue (Hinds) Crain, age 83 of McGregor, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 17, 2006.
Obituary published: November 18, 2006 in "Gatesville Messenger"

▰ Mary J (Jenkins) Crain

Died April 10, … More Information
Mary J (Jenkins) Crain, of Pittsburg, Texas, passed from this life on April 10, 2002. Mary was 90.
Obituary published: April 11, 2002 in "Winnsboro N"

▰ Mary J (Jenkins) Crain

Died April 04, … More Information
Mary J (Jenkins) Crain, of Pittsburg, Texas, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2002. Mary was 90.
Obituary published: April 05, 2002 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Mary Genevieve Crain

Died April 22, … More Information
Mary Genevieve Crain, of San Antonio, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on April 22, 1999. Mary was 84.
Obituary published: April 23, 1999 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Mary Francis Crain

Died September 29, … More Information
Mary Francis Crain, born September 2, 1928 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 29, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas. Mary was 88.

▰ Marvin Crain

Died July 24, … More Information
Marvin Crain, age 79 of Texas, born in Pasadena, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 24, 2004.
Obituary published: July 25, 2004 in "Tyler C-T-T"

▰ Marjorie Crain

Died March 29, … More Information
Marjorie Crain, age 76 of Denison, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 29, 2006.
Obituary published: March 30, 2006 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Marjorie Crain

Died March 27, … More Information
Marjorie Crain, a resident of Denison, Texas for decades, died March 27, 2006 in Denison, Texas at the age of 76.
Obituary published: March 28, 2006 in "ShermanHD"

▰ Marilyn K [Paulson][Allen] Crain

Died July 12, … More Information
Marilyn K [Paulson][Allen] Crain, age 51 of Corpus Christi, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 12, 2001.
Obituary published: July 13, 2001 in "Corpus Christi C-T"

▰ Marillyn (Holt) Crain

Died September 13, … More Information
Marillyn (Holt) Crain, age 73 of Dallas, Texas, departed this life Sunday September 13, 2006.
Obituary published: September 14, 2006 in "ARGaz (AR)"

▰ Margueritte Ann Crain

Died November 27, … More Information
Margueritte Ann Crain, age 75 of Amarillo, Texas, entered into eternal rest November 27, 1997.
Obituary published: November 28, 1997 in "Amarillo G-N"

▰ Marguerite S Crain

Died April 11, … More Information
Marguerite S Crain, born April 24, 1921 passed from this life on April 11, 2011 in Texas. Marguerite was 89. Tags: #Texan #Marguerite #Vernon #Texas #Samuel #Starr #Zelma #Simmonds #Wilbarger #Oklahoma #University #Howard #Cates #Record #Midland #Reporter- #Baylor #Dentistry #Northwestern #Orthodontics #First #Methodist #Administrative #Board #Trustees #Member #Friends #Haley #Library #Advisory #American #Heritage #Cross #Followed #Virginia #Georgia #Sons #Oliver #Tennessee #Glass #Independence #Austins #Three #Heraldry #Arms #National #Colonial #Century #Winnie #Davis #Order #Stars #Bars #United #Confederacy #Jefferson #Award #Plutarch #Daughters #Republic #State #Descendants #Chaplain #Jacinto #Organizing #Seven #Brothers #Chapter #Confederate #Army #Washingtons #Valley #Jamestowne #Dames #Court #Honor #Charlemange #America #Magna #Most #Garter #Crown #Woodson #Seventeenth #President #Crain #Valois #Holder #Maxelle #Terry #Braxton #Cade #Lake #Pete #Carol #Julie #Miller #John #Wilson #Kaki #Mary #Tyler #Leah #Sherman #Ruth #Charlotte #Larry #Sulphur #Mike #Keith #Connie #Green #California #Nita #Ellis #Resthaven #Park
Obituary: Marguerite Starr Cates Crain, passed away peacefully on , 11, 2011 in Midland. She was just 13 days shy of her 90th birthday, being on 24, 2011, which is Easter . A sixth generation Texan, Marguerite Crain was born in 1921 in Vernon, Texas, daughter of Samuel Clifton Starr and Zelma Beatrice Simmonds, members of pioneer Wilbarger families. She was educated in Vernon schools and at Oklahoma State University.
In 1942 she married Howard Glenwood Cates, a journalist and graduate of Texas Christian University. made their home in Vernon where he was on the editorial staff of the Vernon Daily Record. In 1952 they moved to Midland where he served the Reporter-Telegram in the same capacity. He died of WWII injuries in 1960.
In 1962 she married Dr. Solon P. Crain, an orthodontist who was a graduate of Baylor of Dentistry and Northwestern University specializing in Orthodontics who died in 1981.
Marguerite was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she served as a teacher, member of the Administrative Board, as well as the Board of Trustees. Her other community service included serving as a Member of the Friends of the Haley Memorial Library Board as well as fifteen years on the Advisory Board of the American Airpower Heritage Museum. For ten years Marguerite was associated the American Red Cross, first as a member of the disaster staff, then as manager of the Midland Chapter.
Her great interest was in the history of our country. However, the devotion to her ancestors prompted her to write the following books:

1.) Followed the Sun, (co-author) 1971, dealing with migration from Virginia to Texas through Georgia.

2.) Ten Sons of Oliver, 1972, an account of migration from Virginia
to Texas through Tennessee.

3.) Two Glass Buttons, 1982, a story of family participation in Texas
War for Independence.

4.) The First Colony of Texas, Austins Old Three Hundred, 1991, co- editor
She also edited Heraldry Coat of Arms, published by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
She has been awarded the Winnie Howell Davis award for preservation of southern history by the Order of Stars and Bars. The United Daughters of the Confederacy awarded her the Jefferson Davis Award for her effort to preserve history of the south.
The following quotation, It is indeed a desirable thing to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors Plutarch, A.D. 46-120, inspired her to honor her ancestors by establishing her eligibility in the following hereditary societies.

* Daughters of the Republic of Texas
* Daughters of American Colonists - State Chairman
* Descendants of Austins Old Three Hundred
Chaplain General San Jacinto Descendants
* United Daughters of the Confederacy - Organizing President of Seven
Brothers Theus Chapter, which honored her seven great-uncles who
served in the Confederate States Army
* Descendants of Washingtons Army at Valley Forge
* The Jamestowne Society
* Dames of the Court of Honor
* Order of Charlemange in the United States of America
* Magna Carta Dames
* Most Noble Order of the Garter
* Order of Three Crusades
* Colonial Order of the Crown
* Colonial Dames of America

She was a charter member of Dr. John Woodson Chapter, Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century in Midland. She served as President of the Texas Society before being elected President General of the National Society Colonial Dames 1999-2001.
Marguerite had no children, but she held closely in her heart the nephews and nieces of the Cates and Crain families and the cousins in her family.
She is survived by her stepdaughter, Valois Crain Holder, her step granddaughter, Maxelle Singletary and husband Terry, their two sons, Braxton and Cade Singletary of Lake Jackson, Texas; her stepson, Pete Crain and his wife Carol of Midland, and their daughter Julie Crain Miller and her husband John, and their children: Wilson, Kaki, and Mary Crow Miller; also her nephew, Tyler Starr and wife Leah of Sherman, Texas; her sister-in-law, Ruth Starr, her daughter Charlotte and husband Larry Currie of Sulphur, LA; Mike Hamilton, his brother Keith Hamilton and wife Connie; and niece, Jo-Ann Green of California. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, each holding a special place in her heart.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Methodist Church, Midland, Texas, Nita Stewart Haley Library, Midland, Texas, The American Airpower Heritage Museum, Midland, Texas or the charity of ones choice.
Visitation will be held at Ellis on , 15, 2011 from 6:11 - 8:11 p.m. Interment at Resthaven Memorial Park at 2:11 p.m. on , 16, 2011. Memorial service will follow at 3:11 p.m., First United Methodist Church Glass Chapel, Midland, Texas.

▰ Margaret A (Mccoombes) Crain

Died May 18, … More Information
Margaret A (Mccoombes) Crain, age 78 of San Antonio, Texas, entered into eternal rest May 18, 2002.
Obituary published: May 19, 2002 in "San Antonio E-N"

▰ Margaret L Crain

Died August 11, … More Information
Margaret L Crain, born December 10, 1921 gained her wings on August 11, 2017 in Texas. Margaret was 95.

▰ Marcus Alan Crain

Died December 06, … More Information
Marcus Alan Crain, age 22 of Texas, born in Gillette, Wyoming, passed away peacefully December 6, 2010.
Obituary published: December 07, 2010 in "Odessa A"

▰ Marcus Alan Crain

Died December 04, … More Information
Marcus Alan Crain, born October 7, 1988 passed away peacefully December 4, 2010 in Odessa, Texas. Marcus was 22.

▰ Malcolm Lyle "Butch" Crain

Died January 02, … More Information
Malcolm Lyle "Butch" Crain went into the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2002 in Texas.
Obituary published: January 03, 2002 in "Cameron Pilot (LA)"

▰ Maggie Elizabeth Crain

Died March 11, … More Information
Maggie Elizabeth Crain, of Clute, Texas, passed from this world into the next March 11, 2000. Maggie was 82.
Obituary published: March 12, 2000 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ M g "Red" Crain

Died September 16, … More Information
M g "Red" Crain, born August 4, 1940 passed from this life on September 16, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. Crain was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Virginia Geiger, Pam Smith & Family, Jene Windle

▰ Luevina (Davis) [Harper] Crain

Died August 28, … More Information
Luevina (Davis) [Harper] Crain, of San Augustine, Texas, died on August 28, 1996. Luevina was 57.
Obituary published: August 29, 1996 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Lucille Parrish Crain

Died March 26, … More Information
Lucille Parrish Crain, 77, of Lufkin, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 26, 1999.
Obituary published: March 27, 1999 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Lucille Crain

Died October 29, … More Information
Lucille Crain, age 90 of Texas, born in Belcher, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2000.
Obituary published: October 30, 2000 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Louis M Crain

Died July 01, … More Information
Louis M Crain, age 80 of Wichita Falls, Texas, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 1999.
Obituary published: July 02, 1999 in "Wichita Falls T-RN"

▰ Loretta Frances Crain

Died March 08, … More Information
Loretta Frances Crain, born October 17, 1929 gained her wings on March 8, 2017 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Loretta was 87.

▰ Loretta Frances "Mamaw" Crain

Died March 08, … More Information
Loretta Frances "Mamaw" Crain, born October 17, 1929 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home March 8, 2017 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Loretta was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Clareen ( Crain ) Cryer

▰ Lora B (Boone) Crain

Died December 06, … More Information
Lora B (Boone) Crain, age 103 of Texas, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 6, 2010.
Obituary published: December 07, 2010 in "Shreveport Times (LA)"

▰ Lois Joram Crain

Died March 26, … More Information
Lois Joram Crain, born November 14, 1909 went into the presence of the Lord on March 26, 2004 in Austin, Texas. Lois was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Bill Koen, Amy Roberts, Dusty Finn

▰ Linda Darlene Crain

Died September 06, … More Information
Linda Darlene Crain, born September 5, 1941 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her September 6, 2013 in Abilene, Texas. Linda was 72. Tags: #Goodwin #Community #Memphis #Texas #Dorothy #Donald #Abilene #Church #Christ #Benny #Bobby #Randy #Charles #Crain #Angela #Griffin #Campo #Martha #Wicker #Buffalo #Rebecca #Truman #Joshua #Christina #Kimberly #Angel #Joseph #Chandon #Payton #Tori #Hattie
Obituary: Linda Darlene Crain, 72, passed away on , 6, 2013 in Abilene. Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. in the Tye with Rev. Ryan Goodwin officiating under the direction of Community Memorial , 1443 N. 2nd St. Visitation will be evening from 5 to 7p.m. at the funeral home.

Linda was born 5, 1941, in Memphis, Texas to T. J. and Dorothy Massingale Donald. Linda was a hairdresser in Abilene for 35 years and a member of the Church of Christ for 49 years in Abilene. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Benny Donald and Bobby Donald, and a nephew, Randy Donald. She is survived by her husband, Charles Vernon Crain of Abilene; two daughters, Angela (Scott) Griffin of El Campo, Texas, and Martha (Jay) Wicker of Buffalo Gap; her sister, Rebecca Donald of Abilene; and several grandchildren: Charles Casey Truman, Joshua McBride, Christina McBride, Kimberly Copeland, Angel Faith Crain, Joseph Wicker and Chandon Wicker; and three great-grandchildren, Payton Truman, Tori Truman and Hattie McBride.

▰ Linda Darlene Crain

Died September 06, … More Information
Linda Darlene Crain, born September 5, 1941 gained her wings on September 6, 2013 in Abilene, Texas. Linda was 72.
Family members and close friends: , Peggy Baker, Glade And Carolyn Dowdy

▰ Lillian May (Harlow) Crain

Died September 20, … More Information
Lillian May (Harlow) Crain, of Clarksville, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 20, 1999. Lillian was 81.
Obituary published: September 21, 1999 in "Paris News"

▰ Lillian May Crain

Died September 21, … More Information
Lillian May Crain, a resident of Paris, Texas for decades, died September 21, 1999 in Paris, Texas at the age of 81.
Obituary published: September 22, 1999 in "Texarkana G"
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