Robbie Georgene Crolley, 81, of Austin, Texas peacefully passed away in her sleep on February 2, 2023. Georgene was born on November 28, 1941 in Paducah, Texas to Buster and Eloise Oatman and moved with her family to Lubbock when she was five. Georgene was popular with both teachers and classmates alike and was elected head cheerleader at O.L. Slaton Junior High and also at Lubbock High School. She was voted class favorite more than once.
Georgene relocated to Austin, Texas with her former husband, Ron Bowers, and gave birth to her two boys, Brandon and Brett. She loved being a mom and gave 110% to make certain her boys were loved, supported, and encouraged in every area of their life. Simultaneously, she started a long career as the office manager for Dick Matz Agency, one of Austin’s premier commercial real estate companies. In that role, she was well-respected and met many celebrities, prominent politicians, and affluent people over 35+ years. She loved her job and often commented that she never missed work out of fear that she might miss something exciting. Georgene had a huge personality and a great sense of humor. She could always be seen wearing bright clothes, big jewelry, and a huge smile.
In 1975, she married William Crolley, an engineer and Class of ’58 Texas A&M graduate. They were devoted Aggies and traveled around the country for football games, reunions, and retreats with their tight-knit Aggie friend group. Sadly, Bill passed away in 2006 but Georgene’s devotion to the Aggies and her friends never wavered.
One of Georgene’s greatest strengths was her ability to communicate and coordinate with others and she continued to use those skills after her retirement. She lived in her home for 43 years and managed her community organization, Northwest Neighbors, helping to ensure that her neighbors stayed up-to-date, politically-involved and safe. She and her dog Marco, were frequently seen zipping around in her golf cart waving to neighbors and engaging in conversations.
Georgene’s lifetime Christian commitment began at a very young age when she was baptized at First Baptist Church in Lubbock. In Austin, she was a member of Riverbend Church where she was the CEO of her Sunday school class. She was a prayer warrior and spent much of her day receiving prayer requests which she compiled and sent out daily to her fellow prayer warriors. Many of her closest friends were in that class and they spent much time together.
Georgene loved her family and cherished time spent together and being part of their daily lives. She is survived by her son Brandon (Sandi) Bowers, son Brett (Norah) Bowers, step-son William “Billy” (Veronica) Crolley Jr., brother Don (Mary) Oatman, grandchildren: Arielle, Ralph, Emily, Blaise, Noelle, Blaire, Brady, and Bria, and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life held on March 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Pflugerville Community Church, 1214 E. Pfenning Ln., Pflugerville, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Crolley family.
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