Iris Lavonne Crabtree

LAVONNE WALLACE CRABTREE, age 92 of Athens, Tenn. passed away Friday Nov. 29, 2024, at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Reed David and Ana Ruth Webb Wallace and preceded in death by Husband: James William "Joe" Crabtree, Brothers: R. D. Wallace, Jerry M. Wallace, George Arnold Wallace, and Sister: Cleeta Wallace Buckner, Son-in-law: Gene McDaniel, Grandson: Jamie Crabtree and Great Granddaughter: Aliza Robinson. She was retired from Athens Hosiery Mill and had worked at Cresent Hosiery Mill and Niota Textiles. She was of the Baptist Faith .

Survivors: Three sons and daughters-in-law: William Reed "Butch" and Diana Crabtree of Niota, Tenn. Ricky Joe and Mona Crabtree of Niota, Tenn. David Ross and Wendy Crabtree of Martin, Georgia, Two Daughters: Debbie Vanessa McDaniel of Ft. Payne, Ala. and Dianne Vonette Crabtree of Athens, Tenn., Brother: Wiley Wallace of Niota, Tenn., 10 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Great Grandchildren, Special Friend and Caregiver: Alma Casteel Special Friend: Ruth Teague and her "Other Son" Wesley Jennings, several nieces and nephews. 

Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday in McMinn Memory Gardens with Chris Alexander officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:30 P.M. Thursday in the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Maynard and Staff, Hospice of Chattanooga, and Accent Home Health Care for their love and care. 

Condolences may be sent to https://www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/iris-crabtree 

Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn. in charge of arrangements.