Patricia Ellen Street Crittenden 81, passed away on May 9, 2024. after a long hard battle with multiple illnesses. She was born on November 20, 1942 in Mobile Alabama. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home in Tuscumbia surrounded by family.
She was a 1960 graduate of Mars Hill Bible School. She grew up in Tuscumbia and lived in Alabama most of her life. She was a member of Tuscumbia Church of Christ and loved her Christian church family. Her favorite hymn was Amazing Grace and her favorite Bible verses were the Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13 and Psalm 23. Her working career spanned many years and unique jobs. She was known for her kind, caring and comforting soul and because of her we have the hearts of a lion and the love of family. She was never judgmental and provided the best advice to ease any of life’s anxieties. The family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing.
Our beloved mother was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley of 42 years; her parents Jesse Newton Street and Katie Mae Broughton Street; and her sister Peggy Baldwin. Survivors include her children, Stan Crittenden, Jr., Cheryl (Blake) Crittenden Sherrod, Robert Crittenden, and George (Emily) Crittenden; Grandchildren, Nick (Peyton) Sherrod, Alex Sherrod, Andrew Crittenden; and a host of nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:00 at Oakwood Cemetery in Tuscumbia. Pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons. In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, the family asks that you consider donations to the American Cancer Society, the Dementia Society of America or the National Kidney Foundation.
