Lue Gene Crow

She was born July 23, 1934 in Rusk, Texas to Alton and Arcenoe Henderson and graduated from Rusk High School. She moved to Nacogdoches to attend Stephen F. Austin under the guidance of her aunt and uncle, Jessie and John S. Wyatt.

Her future was set when she met a young man at her older brother's wedding. Meeting Steve Crow changed her life. They were married January 22, 1954. Steve and Lue Gene graduated from SFA and moved to San Diego, California where Steve proudly served in the United States Navy. They returned to Nacogdoches and built a business, home, and family. Lue Gene worked for McKinney Oil before working with Steve for John S. Wyatt Office Supply and Story Wright Office Supply. Lue Gene and Steve worked together, relaxed together, traveled together, and worshipped together. He was her best friend for 62 years. They were proud SFA alumni, involved in the community, and active members of First Baptist Church Nacogdoches.

Lue Gene was devoted to her family above all else. She will be remembered for her graciousness and warm hospitality. She took pride in her role as a mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Crow, great granddaughter Isabella Stanaland, brothers, Ray, Jerry, and Bob Henderson.

She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Stanaland and husband Larry, Jill Hines and husband Kevin; son Robert Crow and wife Sharon; grandchildren Jennifer Stanaland Thomas and husband Bill, Christopher Stanaland and wife Amanda, Hunter Hines and wife Elizabeth, Haley Hines, Haden Hines, Bobby Crow, and Amanda Crow; great grandchildren, Duncan, Oliver, and Harrison Thomas, Kade, Lily, and Corbin Stanaland; sister, Sylvia Henderson Bucek; and brother Tom Henderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to First Baptist Church Backpack Ministries:

411 N. Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

In accordance with her wishes, a graveside service for Lue Gene will be held Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Sunset Memorial Park, 5127 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965.

Service is under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.