Mrs. Crowder passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Perrin, Texas to Albert Victor Vaughan and Chloe Sheppard. She graduated from Perrin High School and attended Business College. She worked at Reese Air Force Base for 29 years. She was a member of Trinity Church and a former member of Broadway Church of Christ.
She suffered from Parkinson's Disease for 27 years. During her illness, she was very active with the West Texas Parkinson Society and the American Parkinson Disease Association in Staten Island, New New York. She was the former National Ambassador for APDA in New York. She was a very active member of the Golden "K" Kiwanis.
One of her main goals in life was to raise awareness, money and to find the cure of Parkinson's Disease. Because of this goal and her drive, she made three walks across the country, one from Lubbock to Chicago; one from Miami, FL to Portland, MA; and one from Portland, OR to Phoenix, AZ. She sponsored numerous cruises geared for Parkinsonians with a portion of each fare going to APDA to find a cure.
She was invited and testified before the Congressional Committee in 1987. She appeared on the Phil Donahue Show, the Today Show, and the Joe Franklin Show in New Jersey. Because of her disease and despite her disease she had opportunities to inspire and touch many lives that she may have never met otherwise. She started many Parkinson Chapters all over the country. She was able to meet and get to know many celebrities, including George Burns, Muhammad Ali, Ralph Edwards and many others.
Her motto was, "Get bitter or get better". She never became bitter, that word was not in her vocabulary. She truly gave 110% of herself on each matter and with each person in her life. She never gave up.
She is preceded in death by: her parents; her sister, LaVeta Phillips and her son-in-law, Robert Martinez.
Survivors include: her husband, Troy Crowder; daughter, Ava Maria Martinez; granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Martinez; grandson, Joshua Robert Martinez; and great-granddaughter, Alexandria Paige Martinez.
Her funeral services were held Monday, November 14, 2005 at Trinity Church with the Rev. Paul Jantzen officiating and Dr. Ken Horn assisting. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park.
She suffered from Parkinson's Disease for 27 years. During her illness, she was very active with the West Texas Parkinson Society and the American Parkinson Disease Association in Staten Island, New New York. She was the former National Ambassador for APDA in New York. She was a very active member of the Golden "K" Kiwanis.
One of her main goals in life was to raise awareness, money and to find the cure of Parkinson's Disease. Because of this goal and her drive, she made three walks across the country, one from Lubbock to Chicago; one from Miami, FL to Portland, MA; and one from Portland, OR to Phoenix, AZ. She sponsored numerous cruises geared for Parkinsonians with a portion of each fare going to APDA to find a cure.
She was invited and testified before the Congressional Committee in 1987. She appeared on the Phil Donahue Show, the Today Show, and the Joe Franklin Show in New Jersey. Because of her disease and despite her disease she had opportunities to inspire and touch many lives that she may have never met otherwise. She started many Parkinson Chapters all over the country. She was able to meet and get to know many celebrities, including George Burns, Muhammad Ali, Ralph Edwards and many others.
Her motto was, "Get bitter or get better". She never became bitter, that word was not in her vocabulary. She truly gave 110% of herself on each matter and with each person in her life. She never gave up.
She is preceded in death by: her parents; her sister, LaVeta Phillips and her son-in-law, Robert Martinez.
Survivors include: her husband, Troy Crowder; daughter, Ava Maria Martinez; granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Martinez; grandson, Joshua Robert Martinez; and great-granddaughter, Alexandria Paige Martinez.
Her funeral services were held Monday, November 14, 2005 at Trinity Church with the Rev. Paul Jantzen officiating and Dr. Ken Horn assisting. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mrs. Crowder passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Perrin, Texas to Albert Victor Vaughan and Chloe Sheppard. She graduated from Perrin High School and attended Business College. She worked at Reese Air Force Base for 29 years. She was a member of Trinity Church and a former member of Broadway Church of Christ.
She suffered from Parkinson's Disease for 27 years. During her illness, she was very active with the West Texas Parkinson Society and the American Parkinson Disease Association in Staten Island, New New York. She was the former National Ambassador for APDA in New York. She was a very active member of the Golden "K" Kiwanis.
One of her main goals in life was to raise awareness, money and to find the cure of Parkinson's Disease. Because of this goal and her drive, she made three walks across the country, one from Lubbock to Chicago; one from Miami, FL to Portland, MA; and one from Portland, OR to Phoenix, AZ. She sponsored numerous cruises geared for Parkinsonians with a portion of each fare going to APDA to find a cure.
She was invited and testified before the Congressional Committee in 1987. She appeared on the Phil Donahue Show, the Today Show, and the Joe Franklin Show in New Jersey. Because of her disease and despite her disease she had opportunities to inspire and touch many lives that she may have never met otherwise. She started many Parkinson Chapters all over the country. She was able to meet and get to know many celebrities, including George Burns, Muhammad Ali, Ralph Edwards and many others.
Her motto was, "Get bitter or get better". She never became bitter, that word was not in her vocabulary. She truly gave 110% of herself on each matter and with each person in her life. She never gave up.
She is preceded in death by: her parents; her sister, LaVeta Phillips and her son-in-law, Robert Martinez.
Survivors include: her husband, Troy Crowder; daughter, Ava Maria Martinez; granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Martinez; grandson, Joshua Robert Martinez; and great-granddaughter, Alexandria Paige Martinez.
Her funeral services were held Monday, November 14, 2005 at Trinity Church with the Rev. Paul Jantzen officiating and Dr. Ken Horn assisting. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park.
She suffered from Parkinson's Disease for 27 years. During her illness, she was very active with the West Texas Parkinson Society and the American Parkinson Disease Association in Staten Island, New New York. She was the former National Ambassador for APDA in New York. She was a very active member of the Golden "K" Kiwanis.
One of her main goals in life was to raise awareness, money and to find the cure of Parkinson's Disease. Because of this goal and her drive, she made three walks across the country, one from Lubbock to Chicago; one from Miami, FL to Portland, MA; and one from Portland, OR to Phoenix, AZ. She sponsored numerous cruises geared for Parkinsonians with a portion of each fare going to APDA to find a cure.
She was invited and testified before the Congressional Committee in 1987. She appeared on the Phil Donahue Show, the Today Show, and the Joe Franklin Show in New Jersey. Because of her disease and despite her disease she had opportunities to inspire and touch many lives that she may have never met otherwise. She started many Parkinson Chapters all over the country. She was able to meet and get to know many celebrities, including George Burns, Muhammad Ali, Ralph Edwards and many others.
Her motto was, "Get bitter or get better". She never became bitter, that word was not in her vocabulary. She truly gave 110% of herself on each matter and with each person in her life. She never gave up.
She is preceded in death by: her parents; her sister, LaVeta Phillips and her son-in-law, Robert Martinez.
Survivors include: her husband, Troy Crowder; daughter, Ava Maria Martinez; granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Martinez; grandson, Joshua Robert Martinez; and great-granddaughter, Alexandria Paige Martinez.
Her funeral services were held Monday, November 14, 2005 at Trinity Church with the Rev. Paul Jantzen officiating and Dr. Ken Horn assisting. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park.
