Mevaleen Crotts Smith

Passed away on March 24, 2014. She was born on August 22, 1920 to Joseph and Ella Crotts. Mevaleen is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Carl; daughter, Peggy Champion and husband Ray; grandson, Steven Champion and wife Martha; granddaughter, Wendy Malcolm and husband Brent; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Hannah, Ashley, Michael, and Jason; step great-grandchildren, Krista, Cameron, and Preston; many beloved Turnbow nieces and nephews: Joe, Judy, Carolyn, Jim, Jeff, John, and Jack along with their spouses and children; and a host of wonderful friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Melvin Crotts; and sisters, Kathleen Roberts and Geneva Turnbow. Mevaleen served as a nurse in the Army Air Corps during World War II where she met her beloved Carl. They shared a magical romance and married after just 6 weeks. Their amazing love was an incredible testament for their family and friends. Mevaleen was a wonderful example of what it means to be a lady and how to be a loving mother, wife, and friend. We will deeply miss her ability to out sass everyone, as well as all the love she had for her family. A celebration of her llife will be held at Highland Springs at 10:00am on Monday, March 31, 2014. The family would like to express their gratitude to all the nurses and staff at San Remo, as well as give a very special and heartfelt thank you to Maggy Ashuarrah for her loving and gracious care of Mevaleen. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 8150 Brookriver Dr Suite 102, Dallas, TX 75247 (214) 631-5864.