Alta Ruth McCrehan passed away on January 23, 2023, at the age of 91.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 64 years, Richard Emerson McCrehan. She is succeeded by her son, Jeffrey Richard McCrehan and spouse Arlene, of Washington Grove, Maryland and her daughter, Juliette Gabel and spouse Richard, of Colorado Springs. She had four grandchildren,Edward McCrehan of Washington Grove, Johanna McCrehan of North Bethesda, Matthew Adkins of Los Angeles, and Briana Holub of Monument, Colorado. She had two great-grandchildren, Jocose and Happy Holub, of Monument, Colorado.
As a young woman, Alta became queen of Triangle/Eastern Star. She graduated from Berkeley Business College in New York City. She had a career as a personnel manager for Trunklline oil and gas company in Houston. Alta was an avid bridge player, loved long walks on the beach and a good book. She will be missed by many in Conroe and in her home of many years in Bentwater.