Mary Ann Crabtree

   MaryAnn Crabtree, 61, beloved wife of Michael Crabtree, passed away on Christmas Day after a lengthy illness and went to be with her Lord.  The cherished sister of Kathy Hammonds, of Vernon and Carrol Sutton of Savannah, Ga., was the daughter of the late A.T. and Bernice Sutton, also from Vernon.  She is survived by three nieces and two nephews and Archie and Maggie Crabtree, of Wylie, Texas.
   The Vernon native, a graduate of VHS (’71) and a graduate of Texas Tech , made a career of social work at Baylor Hospital for 17 years where, as a consummate professional, she helped so many through difficult times with her smile and big heart.  
   A celebration of her life will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church, 2101 Yucca Lane, Vernon, at 3 p.m., p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28.
    In lieu of flowers, Mary asks that donations be given to the Wilbarger Humane Society, 2801 Sullivan St., Vernon, Tx., 76384 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Tx., 75215-0309.
   We will miss you very much, every day and LOVE YOU so.