Marie Crossley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marie T. Schlumbrecht Crossley Marie T. Crossley lost her battle with cancer on December 12, 2016. She died peacefully at home at the age of 70. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to her late parents Robert William and Shirley Marie Truxillo Schlumbrecht on January 1, 1946. In September of 1964 she met Burton Crossley and they were married in January of 1965. They moved to north Texas in 1968. Together they raised three children, Jeffery, Leah and Tamara. She was primarily a homemaker although when the children were older she did some substitute teaching and later worked in retail. After her Mother died in 1985, Marie became very interested in her genealogy and devoted many years to researching and compiling her and her husband’s linage. This effort, along with associations she formed while doing so, led to her being accepted into the Daughters of the American Revolution, Richard Bard Chapter, Mesquite, Texas in 1992. She spent many years involved with the DAR, and other societies, fulfilling many positions during this time. During her later years she enjoyed planning trips and traveling with her husband. Most of all she enjoyed doing for her family. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by several Aunts and Uncles. Marie is survived by her husband, Burton Crossley, of Elmo, TX; children: Jeff and Katie Crossley, Terrell, TX, Leah and Brian Sandlin, Greenville TX, Tamara and Shea Gillespie, Greenville TX. Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren: Gaines, Chase and Monika, Allyson and Eric, Amber, Riley and Savannah, Arron and Leticia, Mason, Clayton, Matthew, Cade, Sophia, Paige, Valentina, Wendy, Ava, Melody, Laurel, Skylar, and Ethan. Her brothers and sisters: Barbara, Ann, Bobby, Jimmy, Kathy, Lisa and Paul. She will also be dearly missed by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Elmo Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, December 19, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Brain Cancer Association or Elmo Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 124, Elmo TX, 75118.

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Marie Crossley

January 1, 1946 - December 12, 2016