Marie Barnes Crumley

with her family by her side. She was born May 1, 1910 in Waters Park, Texas to

Charles and Louise Barnes. Waters Park was an area 8 miles north of downtown

Austin near Parmer Lane and Mopac. The Edgar family (her grandparents) moved to

Austin from England, her mother was the only child born in the United States.

Most all of Marie's family owned farms from Research (183) to Parmer Lane. The

Barnes family were founding members of the Walnut Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Diane Dee (Robert Burns) and Dina White

(John). She was blessed with four grandchildren, Bridget Elliott (Brooks), Bill

"Bubba" Dee (Lisa), Brian Dee (Trina) and Brad Carrozza (Shannan) plus nine

great-grandchildren, Zachary Dee, Grace Elliott, William Dee, Christian Dee,

Faith Elliott, Brandalyn Dee, Amber Dee, Brianna "BB" Dee and Maggie Carrozza.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Crumley; parents, Charles and

Louise Barnes; brother, Clyde Barnes and twin brothers Charles and Edgar.

Marie grew up on the family farm in North Austin. She married Albert L. Crumley

in 1932. They lived in Austin, San Angelo and Eola, Texas where they owned a

drug store/soda fountain.

She loved being outdoors. In her younger years Marie loved riding her cutting

horse. Her love of animals continued through out her life with many favorite

dogs (Tootsie, Snowball, Jake & Cutter) and cats (George, L.C., Sam & Bob). Her

other passions were being around her family, friends, fishing, music and dancing

at the Senior centers. She also liked to crochet, but sitting still for Marie

was always a challenge.

When Albert retired from the City of Austin, he and Marie moved their family to

Lake Travis. They loved living on the lake, fishing, boating, camping and

spending time visiting extended family. Life on the lake gave each of them many

years of peace and joy. Marie and Albert were active members of various senior

citizen dance clubs in Austin attending sometimes five nights a week. She

continued her love of dancing several times a week until the age of 97. She was

afraid of falling but she couldn't say no when someone asked her to dance.

Marie attended Austin High School and Nixon Clay Business College in downtown

Austin. She worked at the Baptist Book Store on Congress Avenue, the Department

of Public Safety, Beall's Department Store, and finally at the Lakeway

Ecumenical Church in the nursery where she enjoyed her many years of service

before truly retiring. Even in retirement, she found a job "taking the old

people" as she described it to the Senior Citizen Activity Center.

Marie was a three time Cancer survivor. On her 100th birthday, she was honored

at the Relay for Life in Dripping Springs. The theme was "Imagine a World with

more Birthdays". Her great-granddaughter Grace was a team captain for her

church, she noticed the date of the relay was on Marie's birthday so she

mentioned it to the planning committee. Graciously they honored Marie that

night, she was the grand marshal. Her story was also on the national website.

Being a lifelong Democrat, she was also very excited to meet Senator Lloyd

Doggett who was so kind and giving of his time. It was a very special night for

her.

A very big thank you to her daughter Diane for her commitment of care giving the

last four years of Marie's life, our family owes you a very big debt of

gratitude. Thank you to her beloved doctor of many years, Dr. Robert O. Kerr who

could do no wrong, her knight in shining armor. More recently thank you to Dr.

Thomas Daniels of House Call Doctors, and her faithful caregiver Crystal Alpizar

along with her children London & Junior. A special thank you to the

compassionate and caring staff of St David's hospital for helping our family on

the final journey of her life.

Services will be 11:00 am pm Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Walnut Creek Baptist Church, 12062 North Lamar with Minister Bo Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

She will be greatly missed by her family.