of Little Rock, AR
September 24, 1924 - March 11, 2011
Edith Venable Crane, age 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas, our beloved mother, Mamaw and G.G., died on Friday at the home of her daughter. She was a Medical Assistant to Dr. Millard Black and Dr. Jed Wilson until her retirement in 1994.
She was chosen Medical Assistant of the Year by the members of the Pulaski County Medical Assistant Society, recognizing her outstanding services rendered. She was a charter member of the organization serving as President and held many other officer positions. She was also elected as the President of the Arkansas State Medical Assistant Society.
Edith was an active member of Rosedale Baptist Church where she attended for 55 years until her illness no longer allowed her to attend. She served as President of the Women's Mission Union, teacher in the adult Sunday School Department, Director of Training Union Department and served on various committees in the church.
She was born in Roe, Arkansas and grew up in Monroe, Louisiana and attended Northwestern University. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gayden (Bill) Crane, her parents Bevrly and Ora Etta Singleton Venable; a special aunt, Flora Mae Singleton Street; brothers, James Edward (Ed), L.E. (Street) and Bev (Ben) Venable; sister, Marie Venable Whitman and one granddaughter, Amanda Crane.
Mrs. Crane is survived by her daughter and caregivers, OraSu (Sara) and son-in-law, Lloyd Hamby; her son, James Gayden Crane, Jr. and his wife, Rita of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sister-in-laws, Marie Venable (Ed) of Bryan, Texas; Jackie Venable (Ben) of Lockhart, Texas; brother-in-law, Henry Whitman of Bethany, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Chuck Hamby and his wife, Kelley, Rusty Hamby, Brice Nosal and his wife, Stoney of Fort Worth, Texas; Kyle, Hunter, Brady and Jamie Crane of Baton Rouge. Great grandchildren, Edie and Matthew Hamby, Tyler Hamby, Chloe and Molly Nosal of Fort Worth and loved by many nieces and nephews. Our special thanks to Donna Robertson for the loving care and devotion she extended to mother during her illness.
Visitation will be Monday night from 6-8 p.m. at the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209 (501) 455-5800. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Pinecrest Memorial Park Gazebo officiated by Reverend Larry Paul Venable and his son, Reverend John Venable. The family request that memorials be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 7285 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808.
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13 Condolence(s)
Leslie and Betty Smith
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Jim and Ora Sue, we both have fond memories of your mom, and remember her as a dedicated servant of her Lord, as well as such a worker in her church...how we appreciate her !
May the Holy Spirit bring to you and all the members of your family great comfort knowing she is with Her Lord.
Love to you all
Rachel Howell
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
My family and I were patients of Dr. Black and Dr. Wilson, from the beginning of their practice to the end. Edith was just as important to us as the doctors, and she gave just as much care as the doctors. I will never forget Edith. My thoughts are with the family.
David & Donita
Monday, March 14, 2011
God Bless.
Linda Johnson Crane
Monday, March 14, 2011
Jim and Ora Sue,
I am so glad you chose this picture of your mother to include in her obituary. It just reflects that bubbly, happy, laughing personality of hers and reminds me of all the times she would get tickled about something and start that cute little laugh of hers. I think that is what the boys will always remember about her was her spunky ways and her laughing. Wish I were a fly on the wall of Heaven and could see her react with Mandy. Tell Brice I have some more photos to send to him of Grandma and Pappaw from when Brice was about 2 years old. Thinking of both of you and praying you feel the strength and comfort of the Holy Spirit wrapped around you.
Linda Johnson Crane
Claudia Worthey Craig
Monday, March 14, 2011
Such a sweet lady, we remember her from Aunt Flora 's on Apple Street in Monroe, LA. Thinking of you, Claudia Worthey Craig and Susie Ann Norsworthy Graves.
Karen Ligon Wagnon
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Ora Sue - When reading about your mother today I was flooded with memories of her from our childhood. Your mom was such a great lady with the most wonderful smile and was so much fun...and she loved you and Jimmy so much. Just thinking about her makes me smile. Ora Sue, I know you took great care of her while she was ill as you did when she was full of life. One of the most significant things I remember about you is what a great caretaker you were to your dad and to your grandmother. How lucky they were to have your care. Please know that you and Jimmy and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Karen
Beth Whisenhunt Estes
Sunday, March 13, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember us. I am Leo & Lorene Whisenhunt's daughter. We had the malt shop in Hillcrest and Edith and Mother were good friends. They both also send their thoughts and prayers. Mother has dementia now and when i told her, she read the obit and thought of lots of good times. She doesn't do that very often anymore. May God bless you all.
Jim & Avanell Rail
Sunday, March 13, 2011
We have such fond memories of Edith when we were patients of Drs. Black & Wilson. She really knew how to take care of their patients and in such a caring way and always with a smile. We were always put at ease and knew she cared personally about us and our well being. She was a true angel of mercy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
J.R. and Bobbi DeBusk
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Our prayers are with you. With fondest rememberances and much love, J.R. and Bobbi DeBusk
Ron Corley
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Jimmy and Ora Sue may God give you the peace and comfort your Mom now enjoys being home with Him.
Marvin & Dot Saville
Sunday, March 13, 2011
We will miss seeing Edith on the front porch and remember our enjoyed conversations. God be with you in your new home in heaven. We love you.
Marvin & Dot
Marilyn Johnson
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Sara...and Jim...The thought of her visiting with my parents today makes me smile.
Tom B rock
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time.