Mary Jane (Richards) Crandell, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2019 at home. A visitation and meet/greet for Mary will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 State Highway 6 S, College Station, Texas 77845. A celebration of life and funeral service will begin at 2:30 PM, with Reverend Tommy Myrick officiating. Committal service be Monday, April 15, 2019 at 1:15 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.
She was born in Harvey, IL and graduated from Sparrow Nursing School, where she met Dr. Robert Allen Crandell, Retired Air Force Colonel. She was a loving wife of 69 years, dedicated and compassionate mother to Sara Ann, Catherine Lee, Robin Lou and Robert Allen, II. She was also a dotting grandmother to Geoffrey and Brittany.
Her and Bob were very active golfers, and had a passion for cruising and seeing the experiencing sights of near and far. She was a “Gold Card” member at many Louisiana casinos with her lucky, winning touch on slot machines. Most importantly her life revolved around her family and friends. Memorial Contributions will be greatly appreciated sent to National Veterans Foundation, nfv.org.