Elva "Jean" Crabtree
February 6, 1940 ~ September 22, 2020
Elva “Jean” Crabtree, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 with her family by her side. Jean was born on February 6, 1940 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Chester and Minnie (Mosley) Caldwell.
Jean was a graduate of Loyall County High School. A dedicated worker, Jean went on to have a very successful career as a health and safety representative for General Motors for over 20 years. Jean was a former member of the Villa Heights Church of God. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, crafting, and painting ceramics. Jean had a very large garden, which led her to love canning vegetables. She was an excellent cook most famous for her fried chicken. Above all, Jean will be remembered for her witty sense of humor, selfless heart, and love for her family.
Along with her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly Gladden and her sister, Bonnie Saylor.
Survivors include her children, Craig Benson, Jeff (Katrina) Benson, Jackie (Rick) Bradford; her brother, Carl (Merlyn) Caldwell; her sister, Phyllis (Richard) Jackson; her grandchildren, Jesse Benson, Kelsey Huling, Andrea Benson, Abigail Wagler, Olivia Wagler,and Luke Bradford; and her great grandchildren, Connor Benson and Parker Mae Benson.
Family and friends will gather for the visitation on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. in the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday in the funeral home. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for Jean’s family.
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To a Mother of a great daughter and son. Love Margo and Max
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With prayers and love from the Wisconsin Bradfords. Eric, Ellie, Dane and Izzy.
Loved that crazy ass woman for 42 years. We’ve laughed, cried, she’d scare the hell out of me, but I loved her dearly. Soar with your wings Jean. I’m sure by now you’ve found my mom. You two are probably laughing up a storm, and you are with Kelly. Your baby. Jeff, Jackie, Craig, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all. If there is anything I can do, please let me know ߙϰߘʰߒߤ—
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When Jeff introduced me and Lisa to Jeanne and I thought oh my gosh what a beautiful woman and then I found out after a while her personality was just as incredible. Her and I shared some good complaints. It is the cycle of life, love you Jeanne