9-14-11 — Mar. 1, 1934-Sept. 6, 2011

    Nellie Elizabeth Crabtree, age 77, passed away on September 6, 2011 at her home.

    She was born on March 1, 1934 and grew up in Spann Hill, Ky., the daughter of John and Mary E. Roberts.

    She was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Crabtree, who survives her in death. She is also survived by three children-Josephine (Donald) Frost, of Monticello, Ky., Ann (Lloyd) DeRossett, of Somerset, Ky., and Bruce (Debbie) Crabtree, of Monticello, Ky.

    She leaves behind seven grandchildren-Robyn Poynter, Terry Frost, Shannon (Amy) Dishman, Robert (Amy) Frost, Shanda (Rick) Gregory, Tara

(Daryl) Page, and Seth Crabtree; 13 great-grandchildren-Caitlin Dick, Aaron Crabtree, Kaitlin Frost, Colten Poynter, Josie Jackson, Emily Jackson, Tristan Gregory, Kelsie Dishman, Elizabeth Frost, Maggie Jackson, Ethan Gregory, Alexander Frost, Landon Dishman; several nieces and nephews and other family.

    She was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

    Having accepted Christ as her Savior, she was a member of Newtown Baptist Church and attended Parmley¹s Grove Baptist Church.

    Many in the community will remember her from her years of service at the Cumberland Dairy.

    Funeral service were held Saturday, September 10, 2011 in the  funeral home chapel with Bro. Kenneth Dick, Bro. Larry Marcum and Bro. Darrell Bunch officiating. Burial was in the Spann Hill Baptist Church cemetery.

    In her memory donations may be made to the Parmley¹s Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.

    Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.