Judith Ann Berry Crandall
Mom was a Christian who loved Jesus. She was a strong independent woman who wore many hats in the workforce. She was a single parent who raised 5 children whom she taught to pray and love each other. Family was her everything. She loved watching the Texans football, her soap opera and her fox news. She also loved to fish, play cards, dominos, reading, discussing politics and family get togethers.
She loved all her grand and great-grandchildren with each one she shared a special bond. She loved all animals, cats, dogs, birds especially her Lily and Gunner. Mom was a kind soul who made people smile with a hello and have a nice day. She was always there to help anyone in need. She had 2 life-long friends, Freddie and Bee she loved, along with many other friends.
Surviving is her children, Cynthia DeRouen, Mary Jo and Tommy Stokes, Bobbie Jo and Paul West; her grandchildren, Wendy and Jason Millen, Michael and Natalie Parker, Brandy and Jake Davis, Jerod Atkins, Cody and Tiffany Stokes, Jacob Stokes, Joshua and Emily Craven, Morgan and Robert Sandoval, Paul West, Jr. and Samantha West; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents and son, Kenneth Barbin and daughter Tina L. Barbin Roberts.
Mom, Granny, Ma Mal, we know your now at peace in Heaven. Hearing your voice, seeing your face we already miss. You never will be forgotten. Until we meet again love you.
A special thank you to Paul and Bobbie West, her loving caregivers for over 20 years. Cremation will be handle through Claybar Funeral Home Orange.
Condolences
Wendy Millen
June 21, 2016
It's funny, that tonight that your 1st grandson came home to me today. Wanting to watch our old home moves, and had to go threw my old stuff to find my VHS player. After pulling all our stuff out, we managing to get it together, we persevered. So what do you know the very first video that we put in of Jalen's 2nd birthday at my house. Press play and there I am asking Mal Mal to "say I Love U "and in her raspy voice she say "I Love You" and then I pan over to Tina that was never far from Mal Mals side and I say "say I love You" and she says " I ain't saying I Love You" as I say " there goes mean ass Tina" Lovingly of course. My Mal Mal speaks to me in many ways. I Needed to see her and my aunt Tina forever loving in there way. Thank You My SunShine Jalen Millen Ur An Awesome Guy Just Like Ur Dad U Always Know Me. Mal Mal Loved U And Had Great Memories With U As well As The Funny And Great Story's We All Share. I mean I wouldn't have eggs in my gumbo if it was not for Mal Mal standing over Jason as he cooked it (& I have the pic to prove it) now ALL southeasttexas eats eggs in their gumbo. My lady, My super women, My "Mal Mal", there is a song out there that is purple rain but I have one I've always thought of you and it is "Poor Miss" By Big Head Todd & The Monsters at first it took on one meeting once Kenny was gone but it still applied and I cry every time.
I'll leave You with My Love Never Dying And Always Remebering All the good, the bad,& the ugly. But always the Loving & Memories that We shared. I Love You Forever
XoXo
Ur
Winny
Poo
Or aka Poo
Or aka Poo Bear (as Mary Jo says)
Or
Wendy
Wendy Millen
June 18, 2016
Mal Mal, I can't even begin to believe that you are not here anymore. I know that our family will never be the same. You lived a hard life but you always found away to make it through. With always helping and keeping your family together. I have never met a women like you. Your were my "Wonder Women". I Love You and will forever keep you alive. My heart hurts but I love you so much that I will smile when I think of you. Forever Your Winny Poo. I Love You. XoXo :rose:
Mary Jo Stokes
June 6, 2016
To Mother From Your Daughter with love. I miss you so much Mother. You loved us all with open arm's. We were you everything. Mother, you did what it took to keep all of us together and you did it. You work hard and paid the price. Now Mother, its your turn. You can fly like the wind, go anywhere you want and no one can stop you. God is with you now he will show you the way. Fly, Fly, Fly Love From Your Daughter, Mary Jo
Melinda Garrett
June 5, 2016
You are my sweet Momma J. Drop the J, you would say. You were always there for me & Jimbo. What a wonderful, loving soul you are. Fly high with the birds sweet angel. I proudly drop the J Love you Momma
Bobbie West
June 4, 2016
Thank you Cindy for writing thIs. My house will never be the same without mom here. I miss her so much. I was fortunate that had this "crazy lady" as we used to lovingly call her with me for so long. It's been tough but I'm so grateful that mom is not in anymore pain. So mom, we fed your birds and squirrels this morning. We will put the peanuts on the side fence for your bluebirds when it stops raining. Gunner's blankets are washed again and Lily has been sleeping with us. No worries, we will take care of everything you loved. And........I love you more! :heart: Bobbie