Birth date: Jul 17, 1929 Death date: Jul 22, 2024
Lucille Ammons Crumbley, a beacon of love and kindness, was born in July 1929 in Tarpon Springs, Florida (formerly Wall Springs). She peacefully departed on July 22, 2024, at Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, surrounded Read Obituary
We are going to miss you so much Granny. But I know that you're in a better place. And no longer have to live with that dreadful illness. I find peace through the memories of our time shared. I always loved watching your shows with you or hearing what was going on. I remember picking and shelling peas in Georgia and how you loved the family reunions. And summers at the beach. You were a shining light to us all. Thank you for all you did and how much you loved us.
Victoria Obermayer lit a candle in memory of Lucille Crumbley
Granny we're going to miss you terribly! But I know you're ok and no longer having to live with that dreadful illness. I find peace in my memories of you. Watching and hearing about your stories (soaps), family reunion weekends (and frozen margaritas), shelling peas and picking strawberries. And I'll never forget our summers at the beach. I appreciated you so much for staying with me after Kathryn was born (we know I needed the help). You were always there, no matter what. I will love and carry you with me always.
Lucille Ammons Crumbley, a beacon of love and kindness, was born in July 1929 in Tarpon Springs, Florida (formerly Wall Springs). She peacefully departed on July 22, 2024, at Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with an extended illness. As a devoted Christian, Lucille’s life was a testament to the power of positivity and faith.
Funeral services will be held on August 9, 2024, at 9:15 AM EST at Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, Florida. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband and best friend, Charles Duron Crumbley, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.
Lucille was born to Homer Ammons and Annie Mercer Ammons and was the eldest of four siblings. She was preceded in death by her sisters Irene A. Hudson (deceased May 2, 2014) and Lessie Merle Merrit (deceased May 2024). She is survived by her sister Dorothy A. Waldron. Lucille was a cherished mother to four daughters: Gail Ann Burger of St. Petersburg, FL; Nicole (J.S.) Judalena of Hawaii (deceased); Deborah Lee (David) McIntyre of Cumberland, OH; and Patricia Diane (Robert) Shedden of Dothan, AL. She leaves behind a legacy of 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous special friends whose lives she touched deeply.
Lucille was a devoted homemaker who delighted in sewing, baking, cooking, and hosting gatherings. She cherished summers spent at Indian Rocks Beach, FL, with her family and siblings. Her 26-year career with Pinellas County Schools, including her time at Pinellas Park Middle School, was a point of pride.
A passionate gardener, Lucille enjoyed picking strawberries in Ruskin, FL, and creating delicious desserts for her loved ones. She also delighted in harvesting peas, butterbeans, corn, squash, tomatoes, and okra, and loved scalloping in the bay. Lucille played a key role in the Spradley/Crumbley Family Reunions and was known for her devotion to her mother-in-law, Syvannia Crumbley Conger, in Nashville, GA.
Known affectionately as “Granny”, “Aunt Lou” and “Gran Gran,” Lucille’s warmth extended to everyone she met, including their pets. Though she only had one dog, Pierre the poodle, she had a special fondness for all dogs.
Lucille had a talent for nurturing orchids and plumeria trees, which she brought from Hawaii. The fragrance of her flowers was a source of joy and beauty. She enjoyed a glass of wine in the evenings while listening to country music and occasionally dancing a two-step or jitterbug. Her legacy of beauty, laughter, and a free spirit will forever remain in the hearts of her family.
Flowers are appreciated and/or donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or a charity of your choice.
Granny we love you and I miss you.
My grandmother was a beautiful soul she loved everyone. The most caring,Fun, loving person you could meet.I miss her soo.much the sadness grows day by day . I know you are up in heaven and looking over us . You gained your wings. Love you grandma
