Janet “Gran” Crosby

July 5, 2015

Janet “Gran” Crosby passed away on July 3, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her parents May and Herbert Licklider and her sister Beverly Gates. She is survived by her husband Ray Crosby, sister Paula Southern (Richard), her children Kim Creamer, Scott Crosby, and grandchildren Julieanna Harmon, Nikoal Creamer, and Mayson Creamer.

Janet was born on December 10, 1947,  in Cuba, MO. She grew up in Pensacola, where she met her soulmate and best friend Ray. They would have been married for 50 years on July 10th. Janet’s purpose in life was to take care of and be mother to all, especially Susan Doyle, Travis and Stephen Gates, Amanda Mims, Daniel Barnett, and Alan and Amanda Smith.

Janet had a passion for life and a love for giving and sharing her joy with others. She volunteered at Molino Park Elementary and Earnest Ward Middle School almost daily. She even received volunteer of the year more than once. She spent 35 years of her life in the insurance business. Her clients were not just clients, they were family to her. She went above and beyond to help them with not only their insurance, but their lives as well. Not only was she in the insurance business, but she was a notary public and conducted weddings for a lot of her clients. She married Travis and Susie Gates, James and Daphne Southern, her nephews.

Gran did not live her life for herself, she lived it for others. To know Gran was to love her. She will be dearly missed.

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2 Responses to “Janet “Gran” Crosby”

  1. Woody Tripp on July 7th, 2015 9:09 am

    Ray,

    Sorry to hear about your loss. Janet was one of the sweetest and nicest people I’ve ever met. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace my old friend.

    Woody

  2. David Poimboeuf on July 6th, 2015 3:26 pm

    Ray,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the great privilege of sitting next to Janet at dinner one night during your retirement celebration in Nashville. She was a true lady, and she was so proud of you. If there’s anything I can do, you know how to reach me.

    Sincerely,

    David Poimboeuf

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