Obituary for Flora “Kate” Crockett FLORA KATHERINE (GRABLE) CROCKETT Speedwell, TN- Flora Katherine (Grable) Crockett, known to most as “Kate” passed away on April 22, 2017 at the age of 97. Kate was born in Hubbard Springs, VA to Martha (Ledford) and Jasper Patton Grable on February 27, 1921. She married Maynard A. Crockett from Hill, VA in 1939.
In 1947, they moved to Indianapolis, IN, then retired to Tennessee in 1975. Kate and Maynard were both members of the Cookeville Christian Church near their home in Cookeville. In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death by her husband Maynard; two infant children; grandson, Brad Thompson; sisters, Edith Wolfe and Grace Quarry; brothers, Robert, Guy, Endle, Lewis and George Grable.
Kate is survived by three children, Kenton Wayne Crockett (Darlene) of Sparta, TN, Marsha Kay Thompson (Jim) of Seymour, IN and Rhonda Gayle Eleam (Jack) of Speedwell, TN; eleven grandchildren, Melissa Middleton (Stephen), Jenny Riddle (Jay), Kenton W. Crockett II (Liz), James E. Thompson (Wilma), Mark A. Thompson (Kathy), Sherry K. Holder (Bruce), Tim A. Thompson (Leslie), Troy W. Thompson (Missy), Ryan E. Hume (Amanda), Danielle R. Freeland (John) and Don Kipper House II; 21 great grandchildren, Eli, Greg, Mark, David, Alexis, Trey, Allison, Matt, Ellen, Cory, Grant, Kelsey, Blake, Katie, Derek, Camryn, Paige, Josie, Zion, Jonell and Anderson; four great, great grandchildren, Corbin, Alex, Addison and Poppy. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 28 from 1 until 3:00 p.m. at Robinette Funeral Home in Rose Hill, VA. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Jack Eleam presiding.
All are invited to join the processional to Lee Memorial Gardens for the graveside service. Memorials may be given to donor’s choice. Online condolences may be viewed or sent by visiting our website, www.
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