Josephine Crews
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Josephine "Jessie" Palmra Crews
Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died Tuesday, November 6th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born to Italian immigrants, Antonio Roda and Philimena Genovetta Costerella, April 13, 1919 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While in Ardmore she was involved in activities in the church and volunteered at the dialysis unit of Memorial Hospital. Jessie had resided in Tulsa since the death of her husband, Houston, in 1999.While living in Tulsa she was active in all the activities in the retirement community she lived in, especially the card games, bingo and dominoes. She loved her games and all the new friends she made. She is survived by 4 children, Mike Crews and wife Patty of OKC, Barbara Dannatt and husband Allan of Houston, TX, Phyllis Crews of Plano, TX and Mary Utley and husband Art, Tulsa, grandchildren Heather and Tony Crews, Jason and Christopher Dannatt , Jessica and Jackson Utley, and great-grandchildren Brennan and Harley Crews. Memorial service will be Saturday, November 10, at 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Barbara and family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was such a sweet lady to all of us as we were growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Millie and James
James and Millie Adams
To Aunt Jessie, a wonderful, kind and fun Aunt. My father's favorite sister, he lover to be with her and will miss her so much. We will miss her smile, laughter and all the stories of her life with my father and growing up as first generation Italian Americans. To my cousins, my deepest sympathy for this heartfelt loss. Your relationship with my father has always been the bright sunshine in his life. We all love you and wish we could be there for you all. Love, Pam and Jim Kline
Pamela Roda-Kline