Dorothy Ann (Wilbanks) Crozier, 85, a lifetime resident of Waco, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 at her residence. Graveside services will be 2PM Saturday, April 3rd at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. David Shuttlesworth officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Friday, April 2nd at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Dorothy was born June 3, 1924 in Hallsburg to Jess and Ella Mae (Hall) Wilbanks. She was a gifted and talented Lyric Soprano soloist. She received a scholarship from Baylor University, won numerous competitions, and had plans to go to Broadway. Dorothy then fell in love with her future husband, Robert E. Crozier. They married June 9, 1946 in McLennan County. Dorothy owned and operated Crozier
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YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. WE LOVED YOU DEARLY.
I just wanted to send my condlences too the family. I used too buy flowers from for many years, I moved but thought of yall often. God Bless you family.
Dear Barbara, Mazie, and Family,
Dorothy was so upbeat, and a lot of fun when I saw her as we both worked at Neighbors International at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church. She would make my day when I saw her happy and friendly face. We’ll miss her! May God surround you with His love and comfort. Sincerely, Donna Johnson
Dear Barbara,i am so very sorry to hear of Dorothys death i know you will miss her very much as i will i have great memories of her and Bob and Mark and you from my many years at Crozires flowers you are in my prayers and will think of you often much love Doug Pruitt former head designer and buyer for croziers flowers inc.
Mrs. Crozier will be missed. Even though I didn’t know her that well,what I did know is she was a kind, gentle, and beautiful Christian woman. God Bless the family she leaves behind and may the good Lord Jesus Christ shine upon them today,tomorrow,and forever more.
i have enjoyed Dorothy’s multiple talents, but especially as a soloist and florist when i was a funeral director for many years in Waco. I can hear her sing "I’ll Fly Away" and "How Great Thou Art" as I sit here remembering her. Barbara, God is your mother now. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Lee Puckett
Dorothy was such a sweet and caring lady. She was truely a blessing and will be sadley missed. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Barbara,
My heart goes out to you. May strength , comfort, and peace be yours in this time of sorrow. You know I love you. The memories of years past cannot be deminished. I have you in my prayers. God’s Blessings are with you.
-Aunt Margie
I have known this wonderful woman most of my life because of the Floral business. She was always kind and a very good floral designer . May the family know the comfort of the Lord as they grieve their loss.