Edna Earle Crook died in Huntsville, Alabama on October 23rd, 2013 at the age of 91. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Earlene (Crook) Pigue, her husband COL (Retired) Larry Pigue and granddaughter, Tammy Brannen, all of Huntsville, Alabama; grandson Keith Crook and granddaughter ReNae Getson of Paragound, Arkansas; and granddaughters, Cathey Botwright of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Kristie Hunter, Amanda Mizell, and grandson JonCarder all of Star City and granddaughter Sandra Morgan of Kentucky; fourteen great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Her husband, Travis Crook, son Jerry Keith Crook, two brothers, one sister and great grand daughter, Melissa Brannen, preceded her in death.
Edna was born on May 21st, 1922 in New Hope to Carl and Devena Halley, now deceased, lived there until she moved to Strong, Arkansas in the 1960s. She moved back to Monticello in 1988. In her later years, she was a resident in The Guest House before moving to Star City where she resided in Lincoln Heights Nursing Home until October 8th, 2013 when she relocated to Huntsville, Alabama, to be near her daughter.
Condolences(12)
Kay Newton
Star City, AR Friday, November 1, 2013 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. From everyone at Area Agency on Aging.Tammy Van Duren
Star City, AR Thursday, October 31, 2013 Granny Crook was a magnificent and wonderful Lady. You couldn't help but to love her. She would always ask me to come do her hair and I would always oblige. I got to hear many great stories of how she came to be who she was. Those stories and many others I will always hold close to my heart. Granny Crook told me many times that she loved me like I was one of her kids, and I in turn loved her. She could always make me smile no matter how down or mad I was. I always felt better after I got a Grandma Crook hug, they were the best. I'll never forget my Granny Crook. She's in a far off better place now and there's no more pain. I'll love you always....Vivian & Eric
Huntsville, AL Thursday, October 31, 2013 With deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.Carolyn Adams....Bennie and Benjamin
, AR Thursday, October 31, 2013 My sweet beautiful, aunt Edna will be missed so much. She was the one that named me. I will always remember how much she loved me. She did more for me than anyone. I stayed with her at Strong for a while every summer. We had so much fun. She would let me play with her jewelry and her shoes. I was there when she learned to drive. It did take her a while but it was a hoot. She would have uncle Travis always turn the car around because it took longer for her to be able to learn to back up. It seemed like several summers that we would go shopping and she would have to find a place to park where she could just get in the car and go forward. We used to play tricks on uncle Travis all the time. The baseball field was in her back yard almost and we would sit out there in lawn chairs and just yell and laugh and make trips to the concession stands. I was visiting her when she and uncle Travis moved their church membership to Strong. She had such a beautiful sweet voice and I loved to hear her sing in church. She always said Billy Graham was her hero. I can remember how much we laughed when she was trying to teach me to dance. She hated frogs and loved cat's. Uncle Travis would fuss when she bought another one home. It was his job to feed the ones outside and she always had a "special baby" inside most of the time. When they moved back to Monticello, she cried over her cats and only moved one that was 18 years old. I will miss her so much. Someday, we will be together and I will never have to loose her again.Denise Christa
Huntsville, AL Wednesday, October 30, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. You and your family are in my prayers.Randy & Nikki Morgan
Star City, AR Wednesday, October 30, 2013 We are sooo sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet woman who was always dressed to the T. I bet she has made one beautiful angel. As you sorrow, Heaven is rejoicing. We love yall.Randy & Nikki Morgan
Alyene Weatherford
Star City, AR Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Thinking about you and your family.Robert A. McDaniel
west memphis, AR Monday, October 28, 2013 Janice and rest of the family,So sorry to hear of your Mother's and loved one's passing.
She was a remarkable lady. She not only a friend but also a cousin.
May God provide you comfort during these times.
Robert Alan McDaniel (Son of Robert Ben McDaniel & Grandson of Ben McDaniel)
Jack T. Sloan
Dickson City, PA Monday, October 28, 2013 Janice, i am so sorry for ur loss of your Mother, please know u and your family are in my prayers, Jack T. Sloan class of 1961Ruth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, October 26, 2013 Mrs. Edna's family and friends:I always had a lot of fun with her when she would come to the senior dances at the American Legion. She loved to dance and dress up! Oh she was a sharp dresser..And had her make up on always too. She would see me across the room and here she would come to say hi. She will be missed.
Ruth Hunter
Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Friday, October 25, 2013 Was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Edna she was one of my favorite people when she was at the Guesthouse our prayers are with her family at this time. Mrs.Edna you will be missed by all of us here at the Guesthouse.Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 24, 2013 To the family of Mrs. Edna, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Edna was a very sweet and lovable person.