Marilyn Jean Dodds Crites, age 83, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away at home on Friday morning, October 18, 2013. Jean was born in Goliad, Texas on February 22, 1930.
She graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio in 1947 and earned her degree from Trinity College in San Antonio. Jean is preceded in death by her grandmother "Mamie", her parents Orby and Emma Dodds, and her beloved granddaughter, Shannon Crites. She is survived by her son Stephen Crites and his wife, Tommie of Frankston, Texas; her daughter Susan Crites of San Antonio, her special daughter/friend Jane Edwards of San Antonio, and many cherished friends from high school and her teaching years.
A private interment will be held in Cuero, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to charities, especially school libraries, animal related charities such as the Animal Defense League, or to Cancer Therapy and Research Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
~ Mary Elizabeth Frye
This lovely woman was always so sweet to my children my son Giovanni had said just because we weren't blood doesn't mean she wasn't part of our family! She watched my babies grow up and passed during the time my son was in the hospital waiting to have his brain surgery. We didn't get to say goodbye ~ Diandra
Mrs Jean, deeply saddened, I'm so sorry. You will be deeply missed by us all. My grandkids will certainly miss THEIR Mrs. Jean. I will never forget you, you always enjoyed watching my grandkids playing outside. You saw my kids grow up. You had fond memories of Valencia playing with Milan, you'd tell me you could see the love my daughter had for her little girl. I'll always remember that. Now you are in Heaven with my Valencia. We love you Mrs. Jean.
She graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio in 1947 and earned her degree from Trinity College in San Antonio. Jean is preceded in death by her grandmother "Mamie", her parents Orby and Emma Dodds, and her beloved granddaughter, Shannon Crites. She is survived by her son Stephen Crites and his wife, Tommie of Frankston, Texas; her daughter Susan Crites of San Antonio, her special daughter/friend Jane Edwards of San Antonio, and many cherished friends from high school and her teaching years.
A private interment will be held in Cuero, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to charities, especially school libraries, animal related charities such as the Animal Defense League, or to Cancer Therapy and Research Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
~ Mary Elizabeth Frye
This lovely woman was always so sweet to my children my son Giovanni had said just because we weren't blood doesn't mean she wasn't part of our family! She watched my babies grow up and passed during the time my son was in the hospital waiting to have his brain surgery. We didn't get to say goodbye ~ Diandra
Mrs Jean, deeply saddened, I'm so sorry. You will be deeply missed by us all. My grandkids will certainly miss THEIR Mrs. Jean. I will never forget you, you always enjoyed watching my grandkids playing outside. You saw my kids grow up. You had fond memories of Valencia playing with Milan, you'd tell me you could see the love my daughter had for her little girl. I'll always remember that. Now you are in Heaven with my Valencia. We love you Mrs. Jean.
Marilyn Jean Dodds Crites, age 83, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away at home on Friday morning, October 18, 2013. Jean was born in Goliad, Texas on February 22, 1930.
She graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio in 1947 and earned her degree from Trinity College in San Antonio. Jean is preceded in death by her grandmother "Mamie", her parents Orby and Emma Dodds, and her beloved granddaughter, Shannon Crites. She is survived by her son Stephen Crites and his wife, Tommie of Frankston, Texas; her daughter Susan Crites of San Antonio, her special daughter/friend Jane Edwards of San Antonio, and many cherished friends from high school and her teaching years.
A private interment will be held in Cuero, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to charities, especially school libraries, animal related charities such as the Animal Defense League, or to Cancer Therapy and Research Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
~ Mary Elizabeth Frye
This lovely woman was always so sweet to my children my son Giovanni had said just because we weren't blood doesn't mean she wasn't part of our family! She watched my babies grow up and passed during the time my son was in the hospital waiting to have his brain surgery. We didn't get to say goodbye ~ Diandra
Mrs Jean, deeply saddened, I'm so sorry. You will be deeply missed by us all. My grandkids will certainly miss THEIR Mrs. Jean. I will never forget you, you always enjoyed watching my grandkids playing outside. You saw my kids grow up. You had fond memories of Valencia playing with Milan, you'd tell me you could see the love my daughter had for her little girl. I'll always remember that. Now you are in Heaven with my Valencia. We love you Mrs. Jean.
She graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio in 1947 and earned her degree from Trinity College in San Antonio. Jean is preceded in death by her grandmother "Mamie", her parents Orby and Emma Dodds, and her beloved granddaughter, Shannon Crites. She is survived by her son Stephen Crites and his wife, Tommie of Frankston, Texas; her daughter Susan Crites of San Antonio, her special daughter/friend Jane Edwards of San Antonio, and many cherished friends from high school and her teaching years.
A private interment will be held in Cuero, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to charities, especially school libraries, animal related charities such as the Animal Defense League, or to Cancer Therapy and Research Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
~ Mary Elizabeth Frye
This lovely woman was always so sweet to my children my son Giovanni had said just because we weren't blood doesn't mean she wasn't part of our family! She watched my babies grow up and passed during the time my son was in the hospital waiting to have his brain surgery. We didn't get to say goodbye ~ Diandra
Mrs Jean, deeply saddened, I'm so sorry. You will be deeply missed by us all. My grandkids will certainly miss THEIR Mrs. Jean. I will never forget you, you always enjoyed watching my grandkids playing outside. You saw my kids grow up. You had fond memories of Valencia playing with Milan, you'd tell me you could see the love my daughter had for her little girl. I'll always remember that. Now you are in Heaven with my Valencia. We love you Mrs. Jean.
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