Her siblings include her brothers Robert Lee Crockett and Wilbur Godfrey, sisters Ella Mae Godfrey Lewis, Edith Maria and Ida Mae Crockett.
Novelette, known as Nove, was raised in Southern California. Nove was outgoing, fun loving and very popular. As a youth, Nove was a member of a youth group called the DAPS (Deputy Auxiliary Police). The program was similar to the Police Cadets. The program is designed to instill self-discipline and leadership ability. The program was supervised by police officers and concerned parents.
In the early 1950's, Nove married Truman Owens. She enjoyed her role as a young mother to her son Earl Owens.
In the mid 1950's Nove was employed at the Veteran Administration Hospital in West Los Angeles. She worked her way up from food service worker to supervisor. As a supervisor, Nove was fiercely protective of her employees who were mostly Vietnam War Veterans. Earning the name "mother hen", Nove was also known to pack a large lunch so she could share with her employees.
Although Nove could be one tough cookie, she was very kind, always caring and extremely thoughtful towards her employees.
Nove was a great cook. Her table was always open with delicious foods for family and friends especially on holidays and for Sunday meals. Southern style cooking and New Orleans dishes were her favorite.
In 1973, Nove married Perves Harries. After retiring from the Veterans Administration Hospital, Nove spent her early retirement years traveling to Southern States. She loved country living.
After her husband's death, Nove moved to Seattle, Washington to be near her son. After a short stay in Seattle, Nove moved to Lancaster, California. She joined Lancaster United Methodist Church.
She was an active member in the Lancaster United Methodist Women's group. Slowed down by failing health, Nove couldn't keep up with many activities in the Women's group, but she didn't miss her favorite activity, the Home-made Ice Cream Social.
Novelette is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Signora Crockett, husband Perves Harries, niece Maxine Guerrero, nephew Russell and Rocky Lewis and brothers Robert Lee Crockett and Wilburt Godfrey.
Nove leaves behind a host of family and friends. She is survived by her son Earl Owens, sisters Edith and Ida Crockett, niece Shannon Mims and many grandchildren, family and friends.
Novelette, may you rest in peace.
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