Kay Scherffius Crabtree

October 10, 2014

Kay Scherffius Crabtree passed away at her home in Barrineau Park, after a long battle with lung cancer on Thursday, October 9, 2014. She was born January 18, 1958, in Pensacola.
She is preceded in death by her father, Richard “Skippy” Scherffius; and son, Austin Clay Crabtree.

She is survived by her mother, Mary “Rusty” Stewart; her husband of 31 years, Monte Crabtree; children, Kacee (Jon) Andrews, Taylor (Creda) Crabtree, Brandie Crabtree (Juan Garcia), Colton Crabtree and Nikki (Daniel) Kelley; six grandchildren, Jasmine, Jillian, Jacob, Ayden, Garrett and Ryleigh; and two siblings, Sue (Wayne) Butts and Richard “Ricky” Scherffius Jr.

Kay devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and anyone in need. Everyone who she met loved her because of her kind heart and generous spirit. She has spent many years volunteering at the local schools and baseball fields to support her children and grandchildren. She was always willing to have a conversation with anyone, she never met a stranger. She was loved by all of her children and their friends whom she welcomed into the family’s home as if they were her own children. She had a strong will and positive attitude throughout her life bringing joy to everyone around her even during her battle with cancer.

Visitation will be at Faith Chapel North on Sunday, October 12, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014, at the funeral home with Pastor Wayne Butts officiating.

Burial will follow in Little Pine Barren Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Kelley, Juan Garcia, Louis Crabtree Jr., Conner Scherffius, Larry Girdner and Kelly Crabtree.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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5 Responses to “Kay Scherffius Crabtree”

  1. Randy & Shelia on October 13th, 2014 4:35 pm

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and condolences for you and your love ones. The Powell’s

  2. Janice and Craig on October 11th, 2014 9:35 pm

    So sorry to hear about Kay. Although I’ve not seen Kay in a long time, I’ve always remembered her sitting with me at the Cantonment Ball park watching our girls cheer. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the families!

  3. Gene and KieAnn Vardeman on October 11th, 2014 3:04 pm

    Monte, so sorry to hear about Kay. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. 429SCJ on October 11th, 2014 7:01 am

    I remember Kay from Jim Allen through Tate, she was a sweet friendly girl who was always smiling.

    My prayers and condolences for her loved ones.

  5. william r cox on October 11th, 2014 5:36 am

    Monte and family our thoughs are with yall at the mill Take care WILD MAN COX

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