BURLESON – A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother has left this world behind to be with her risen savior, Jesus Christ. Lovenia Emogene Crabtree passed away on July 23rd 2017 at 3:02 pm. Funeral: 3 p.m., July 28, 2017 at South Burleson Baptist Church. Viewing: Open viewing July 27, 2017 from Noon until 8 p.m. at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home. Interment: Private at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Latham Spring Baptist Encampment 134 Private Road223, Aquilla, TX. 76622 She was born February 22, 1929 in Hartville, MO. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Crabtree on October 12, 1947 and would have celebrated their 70th anniversary this October. They moved to Arlington in 1972 to raise their children, then moved to Cranfills Gap after Bob retired. Their final move to Burleson was in 2002. Lovenia was a person who loved the Lord and lived her life as a witness to Him. Lovenia and Bob also leave a legacy of international students which they have included as a part of their family. Many of which we are still in contact with today. Mazher Poonawala, from Pakistan, was a college student at UTA who wanted to learn about the American culture. Over the years we have seen him graduate, marry his beautiful wife, Nahid, and raise 3 children whom we have seen also get married. Dev Tripuranani, from India, was a college student from India who Lovenia took under her wing when they met at the hospital while she was a pink lady. Fethi Etem, from Turkey, lived with the Crabtree’s during Becky’s senior year in high school. They shared traditions and beliefs of their Christian culture as they shared their love. Preceding her in death is daughter Bonnie Crabtree Brim and her brother Laverne Fincher. Survivors: She leaves behind her husband, Robert Crabtree, daughters, Debra Spiller Norman and husband, Howard of Cranfills Gap; Rebecca Query and husband Rick of Arlington; Son in law Jerry Brim; grandchildren Melissa Knittel and husband, Bobby; Jacob Spiller and wife, Whitney; Trey Brim and wife, Jennifer; Kathleen Senekal and husband, Brad; Kenzie Query and wife, Kaylah; Nathan Query and fiancé, Arika; Quentin Query; great grandchildren, Haley Rudd, Gabrielle Rudd, Grady Knittel, Likhona and Bailey Senekal, and Alex Wamsley.
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Your family is in our prayers.
Your family is in our prayers.
It was such a pleasure to serve Lovenia while she was a resident at Heritage Place Assisted Living and Memory Care; she was such a delight to be around. And I have missed visiting with Bob as he came in to see her. My prayers are with you.
It was such a pleasure to serve Lovenia while she was a resident at Heritage Place Assisted Living and Memory Care; she was such a delight to be around. And I have missed visiting with Bob as he came in to see her. My prayers are with you.
Becky and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. We will be praying for Jesus to be your comfort, strength, provider and healer ! With our love , Barbara and Carl
Becky and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. We will be praying for Jesus to be your comfort, strength, provider and healer ! With our love , Barbara and Carl
Sweet Becky. So sorry to hear this. Sound like there’s a celebration in heaven now. Love you.
Sweet Becky. So sorry to hear this. Sound like there’s a celebration in heaven now. Love you.
Our condolences to Becky and all the family and pray for peaceful hearts, at this difficult time.
Our condolences to Becky and all the family and pray for peaceful hearts, at this difficult time.
Debi, our thoughts and prayers are with and your family during this difficult time. Mrs Crabtree was a precious lady and will be missed by all. Love all of you. Owen & Nelda
Debi, our thoughts and prayers are with and your family during this difficult time. Mrs Crabtree was a precious lady and will be missed by all. Love all of you. Owen & Nelda
What a wonderful family I have gotten to know the last 20 or so years! Always loved seeing them and witnessing all the love and caring for their family and friends. Praise God she is no longer suffering and is in a far better place. Much love to Bob, lifting him up in prayer. Thinking of all of you during these sad days!
What a wonderful family I have gotten to know the last 20 or so years! Always loved seeing them and witnessing all the love and caring for their family and friends. Praise God she is no longer suffering and is in a far better place. Much love to Bob, lifting him up in prayer. Thinking of all of you during these sad days!
Becky and family! So sorry to get this news. Your mother was a power house of an organizer and an ambassador for Christ. I know these last days have been hard but my goodness she left you all a great legacy of love and compassion! I just loved her and your dad. Please give Bob our love. Praying that you and your family feel the Lord’s comfort and love surrounding you as you gather to celebrate a life well lived by your Mother. We’ll meet up with her again!
Becky and family! So sorry to get this news. Your mother was a power house of an organizer and an ambassador for Christ. I know these last days have been hard but my goodness she left you all a great legacy of love and compassion! I just loved her and your dad. Please give Bob our love. Praying that you and your family feel the Lord’s comfort and love surrounding you as you gather to celebrate a life well lived by your Mother. We’ll meet up with her again!
I am honored to be the current pastor for this dear couple. What love for our Jesus. Bob and Lovenia are true servants who set the example. She will be missed for a time. What a legacy she leaves.
I am honored to be the current pastor for this dear couple. What love for our Jesus. Bob and Lovenia are true servants who set the example. She will be missed for a time. What a legacy she leaves.
Becky & family.
I am saddened to read of your Mom’s passing. We go way back to Hilcrest Park Days, as well as Bowie Band. Fond memories. Please give your daddy a hug from me. I know what grief can be like in such a loss. She gave you a mighty inheritance of fortitude, kindness, & love. Let HIM carry all of you during this tough time. Love!
Becky & family.
I am saddened to read of your Mom’s passing. We go way back to Hilcrest Park Days, as well as Bowie Band. Fond memories. Please give your daddy a hug from me. I know what grief can be like in such a loss. She gave you a mighty inheritance of fortitude, kindness, & love. Let HIM carry all of you during this tough time. Love!
Prayers and condolences from Liegl family ( Sonia, Franz, Alicia, Doriane, Guillaume, and Lucas ) to you.
Prayers and condolences from Liegl family ( Sonia, Franz, Alicia, Doriane, Guillaume, and Lucas ) to you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John 14:1-2
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you
Lopez Family & Daltile Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John 14:1-2
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you
Lopez Family & Daltile Family
Dear Bob, Becky, Debbie and the family,
We’re so sorry to hear about Mama (as Lovenia was known to us) passing away. Despite living half the world away the Crabtrees have always been like a second family, from annual Christmas letters, to hearing stories, and meeting you all on a visit to Dallas/Cranfills Gap. We’re thinking of Mama and sending our prayers to all of you.
With deep sympathies,
Merziyah and Sibtain
Dear Bob, Becky, Debbie and the family,
We’re so sorry to hear about Mama (as Lovenia was known to us) passing away. Despite living half the world away the Crabtrees have always been like a second family, from annual Christmas letters, to hearing stories, and meeting you all on a visit to Dallas/Cranfills Gap. We’re thinking of Mama and sending our prayers to all of you.
With deep sympathies,
Merziyah and Sibtain