Kate was born August 23, 1918, on the William Randolph Hearst Ranch in Chihuahua, Mexico to Frank and Carolina Black. At an early age she and her brother moved to El Paso to live with their aunt and uncle, John C. and Sarah Ellis Hayes. She graduated from Crockett Elementary School, Austin High School, and the University of Texas, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.
Kate was active in numerous civic organizations, including The Junior League of El Paso, The El Paso Symphony Assn., Pan American Round Table, United Way, and P.T.A. Quite the recreational athlete, she was an avid golfer and tennis player and always shot the biggest deer and caught the biggest fish. Kate will be remembered by her friends and family for her beauty, the inner beauty and sweetness that brought a smile to the life of everyone who knew her.
Kate was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, William Steel Crombie, Jr., her brother, Joe, and Sister in law Alice Crombie Conner Bassett. She is survived by her three daughters and their families, Kaysie Crombie Goodenough (Don), Alice Crombie Smith (Doug), Frances Crombie Curtis (Jim), her grandchildren, Sonnet Goodenough McKinnon (Ian), Wyeth Goodenough (Sarah), Jason Smith (Ann Marie), Jamie Smith (Nancy), and Steel Shaw.
Katie treasured her great grandchildren, Ashley and William McKinnon, Sadie and Reese Goodenough, Lauren and Adam Smith and Brooke, Vanessa and Holly Smith.
Special love and appreciation are heart felt for her sister in law Ann Crombie McKinstry Reynaud, "Couthin" Lanier Mckinstry John, special friend, the late Dorr Miller, Letti Rodriquez, Carmen Salaices and Irma Porras, her loyal friends and caretakers. Sincere appreciation to Dr. Chris Powers, Dr. Muneer Assi, Dr. Gregory Szeyko and his nurses, the staff at White Acres, and Hospice of El Paso.
Services will be conducted at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 North Resler, on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of El Paso or the charity of your choice. Services Entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com
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