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Aletta Crabtree
Apr 10, 1937 - Sep 15, 2014
Posted by: Ann Weber

WILSON-LITTLE FUNERAL HOME
PURCELL-NEWCASTLE, MCCLAIN CO, OK
(permission granted)

Aletta Crabtree, age 77 of Wayne, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, at the Noble Health Care Center. Aletta Rhea Crabtree was born April 10, 1937 in Shawnee, OK, the younger of 2 daughters born to Ted and Evelyn Crabtree. She spent most of her early years in Purcell, and attended Purcell Schools, graduating in 1955. She immediately began working to help pay for tuition, later taking classes at Central State University in Edmond. While in college, Aletta continued working and even rode bulls in rodeos to pay for her books. She graduated with a Bachelors of Education and immediately began teaching in the Oklahoma City School District. Aletta taught mainly in elementary school and was also instrumental in passing the first In House Suspension Program at Jackson Jr. High. She taught P.E. and coached many different sports. Throughout her life, Aletta remained active with children and their activities. She was Camp Director for the Girl Scouts and an avid supporter of the Special Olympics. After retiring, Aletta moved to Wayne to care for parents and help on the family farm. She was a valued member of the Wayne community, a great supporter of the Wayne FFA, and a faithful member of the Wayne United Methodist Church. She will be remembered for her generous heart and her service to others.

She was preceded in death by: Her parents, Ted and Evelyn Crabtree and Her sister, Lahoma Mueller and husband Harold.

Aletta leaves behind: Her friend of many years, Joyce Fondoble of the home; Her nephew, Steve Mueller and wife Kim of Byars; Nieces, Amy Johnson and husband Lance of Austin, TX and Stacey Swanson of Pauls Valley; Cousin, Phyllis Lane of Ft. Smith, AR; Great nieces and nephews, Logan, Ashley, Lane, Stephen, Eric and Ryan And a host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 18, 2014, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Cancer Research, The Wayne United Methodist Church or the Wayne Senior Citizens.

 

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