Jewell Stokes Crumpler

Mrs. Ralph (Jewell Stokes) Crumpler, 91, passed away early Sunday morning, April 20, 2008 at her residence with family at her side. Mrs. Crumpler was born April 4, 1917 in Dale County, (Ozark) AL, to parents Robert Lee and Emma Jane Stokes. After a long courtship with Ralph, they married November 28, 1934 and were happily devoted to one another for 58 years. Mama was the epitome of homemakers...welcoming any and all into her world of some really good cooking, warm laughter, humorous stories, and an inviting haven to rest your head and your spirit. Her door was always open to those in need... even down to a scraggly lost animal looking for a soft, comforting hand. Mama's biggest joy in life was her husband and children, but she loved fishing and making the prettiest vegetable gardens in a three county area. On Sunday mornings Mama was always up in time to watch Joel Osteen's uplifting and positive messages. Mrs. Crumpler was preceded in passing by husband, R.D. (Ralph) Crumpler and daughters, Nadine Crumpler Tibitts and Brenda Gayle Crumpler. Survivors include one daughter, Kaye C. Coats of Marianna, two sons, Douglas and wife, Judy of Crestview, Kenneth and wife Carolyn of Marianna; sister Eva Jackson of Ozark, AL; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. Services will be at 2 P.M. CDT, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Maddox Chapel with nephew Glenn Crumpler officiating. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Family will receive friends from 1P.M. until time of service at Maddox Chapel. Pall Bearers will be grandsons Randy Tibitts, Jeff Crumpler, Andy Crumpler, Steve Crumpler, Zane Coats, Gabe Coats, and James Krieger. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Steven Spence and nurse Melanie Sims for their compassionate care.