Mrs. Jessie Frances Jones Crocker, age 78,
of Rainbow City, Alabama (formerly of Birmingham, Alabama),
passed away Tuesday, October 09, 2012.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 12, 2012
at 11:00am at Collier-Butler Chapel.
Rev. Vince Whittington and Dr. Michael Yopp will officiate.
Interment will follow at Southern Heritage Cemetery in Pelham, Alabama.
Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Crocker was born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee. She attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and received her master's degree in education at Peabody. She taught in elementary education in her early years and then became Senior's Student Record Specialist at Samford University. Mrs. Crocker spent the last seven years of her life at White Springs Baptist Church. She was known by everyone at church because she never missed a person's birthday. She called every member on their birthday. Mrs. Crocker was preceded in death by her husband, George Crocker and brother, Ray Jones.
Survivors include:
Son: Tommy (Ginger) Crocker
Daughter: Karen Crocker
Grandchildren: Bradley (Elisabeth Hopper) Raley, Natali Rios Balboa, Austin (Brittney) Crocker, Molly (Russell) Gossett, Adam Crocker, Madison Crocker, Morgan Crocker, Eric Crocker, Chloee Crocker, Joshua Crocker, and Samuel Crocker.
Great Grandson: Ryan Bradley Raley
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to White Springs Baptist Church Youth Fund.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Christopher Watts.
Special thanks to the church family at White Springs Baptist Church and New Foundations Academy, and her best friend Marie Adams.
The family will accept friends for visitation this evening, Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to www.collier-butler.com.
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October 14, 2012
Frances was truly a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many people. She was a personal friend and we did many things together in Birmingham, AL at Samford University and Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. I will always remember her gentle, loving and caring spirit. Blessings to all the family. Mary H. Hudson
October 13, 2012
Becca Williamson
Tommy & Ginger - just learned about your mother's passing today via an forwarded email from Nancy Miller at Samford. Frances was one of my favorite people at Samford. She always had a smile for everyone! Though I'm retired now, when I visit with SU friends, Frances, Lillian and Thelma are always mentioned with fondness! Such a joy to work with her in Samford Hall. Of course, Ray and I enjoyed being with the two of you at Grayson Valley BC, too! Trust all the family is doing well. Just found Ginger on FB. I'll be in touch! Prayers, love & blessings, Becca & Ray Williamson
October 13, 2012
Bradley Raley
She will be greatly missed. I loved her with all my heart and wish I could have spent more time with her. She was a wonderful grandmother and to us grandchildren (grandmommy) i love you and miss you. I will see you again one day
October 12, 2012
Anna Sue Lee
We are comforted that Frances is with Christ. She was a loving southern lady! We will miss her birthday calls and her smile.
October 12, 2012
Mike and Wilma Yopp
Thanking God for the life of Ms. Frances Crocker. Ms. Frances loved God and everyone and everyone loved Ms. Frances. We are thankful for her life and the mark she left on this earth and in our hearts to His glory! Ms. Frances loved God, Family, Friends and her cell phone! She definitely was connected to God and people. Our prayers are with the sweet Crocker family always.
October 12, 2012
marian grisham
Frances truly reflected the light of Christ to everyone who knew and loved her. She is missed already.
marian grisham
October 11, 2012
Frances Cocker will be missed greaty by everyone, but especialy by Bill and Katherine Kellett. She was a very special Lady. We know she is where she was living her life to be able to get to. She loved her Savior so much.
We be able to see her again when we join her in heaven.
October 11, 2012
Susan Dean
I'm sorry for all of us who will miss her. I'm so thankful she had the wonderful years living there with Tommy and Ginger and the grandchildren. And -- it's really good to know she's now up there watching George play on that golf course in Heaven!
October 11, 2012
Billy and Shirley McKissick
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying you will find some peace and comfort during this difficult time.
October 11, 2012
The first time I met Frances, her smile and gentle spirit captivated my attention. She was the real deal when it came to relationships based upon caring and support. She and George blessed the lives of all who knew them. It meant a lot to me to receive a personal call from her on every birthday! How many others do you know that would do that! Thanks Frances! -Paul Lee
October 11, 2012
James and Lisa McKissick
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you the peace and comfort that only He can give.
October 11, 2012
Marie Adams
Frances truly was the light of my life and anyone else who knew her. What a blessing it was to have her as my very special friend.I will miss her but rejoice over her being with her Heavenly Father now. My prayers to the whole family. I am praying for each of you.
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