Cathy Christine Crisel Emmett Whitehurst Ansley was born August 16, 1953 in St. Louis, MO to George and Elizabeth (Newson) Crisel. She passed from this life November 28, 2008 in Buffalo, TX. Cathy above all else loved her family and was loved deeply in return. In her kitchen hangs a sign that says “Nana’s Kitchen…. Where Memories are Made and Grandkids are Spoiled.” That cannot be more true!

Preceding her in death were her father: George Crisel; her 2nd husband: Jack Whitehurst; one brother: Johnny Crisel; one brother-in-law: Robert Whitehurst; & one grandson: David Allison.

Cathy is survived by her husband: Robert Ansley; children: Leif Emmett, Doug Emmett, Debbie Lamoreux, Becky Hall, Jackie Austin, Robbie Whitehurst, Rachel Kelsey & Robbie Ansley and Jessica Paige; mother: Elizabeth Crisel; sisters: Janis Robertson, Theresa Dansey, Sue Gilliam & Tammy Becker; brothers: David & Donny Crisel; sisters-in-law: Theresa Whitehurst & Renee Ansley; brothers-in-law Billy Whitehurst & Dan Ansley; 22 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and many dear & loved friends. 

Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008 Mills & Coffey Funeral Chapel 
Officiating Reverend Mac Dolchok 
Music “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” “Amazing Grace” “Go Rest High on That Mountain” “Hello Darlin” “Mamma Liked the Roses” 
Pallbearers Dave Lamoreux ~ Shawn Birchfield Ben Griffin ~ Timothy Austin T. J. Darwbaugh 
Honorary Pallbearers Doug King 

Interment Darwin Cemetery Darwin Community, Oklahoma