Mary Trumbower Crockett, 95, of Gettysburg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by family on Feb. 28, 2021.
Mary was born to William and Ione Trumbower in Caroline, N.Y., and grew up in Sweet Valley, Pa., where she developed her love for reading and learning that continued throughout her life.
Mary enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage to the late David C. Crockett. Mary married David in 1946 at Sweet Valley Church of Christ and they raised their three sons, David, William (Diane), and Robert (Kathy), in Chillum, Md. They have five grandchildren whom they spoiled with love and special outings each summer: Kenne (Andi), Laura (Jay), Kelly (Drew), Theresa (Seth), and Caroline (Chris). They also are blessed with six great-grandchildren, James, Sylvia, Shepherd, Liam, Haley, and Gryphon.