Della Mae Crittenden

Della Mae Crittenden, 88, of Muskogee, made her heavenly debut on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born May 22, 1932, Dripping Springs (Natural Falls) Oklahoma, to Jewell and Lola Mae (LeRoy) Buck. She met a Tsa la Gi tsu-li-tsv-ya-s-di (Cherokee Brave), Haskell Rogers Crittenden. They married on February 5, 1949 and shared 59 years together. Della was a homemaker and mom, but worked during broom corn harvest, cooking for the harvesters while they lived in Colorado. After moving to Kansas, where Haskell farmed, Della drove a grain truck during harvest time. In 1978 they moved back to Oklahoma. After the passing of Haskell in 2008, Della married long-time friend, Ray Tramell in 2012. Della was a strong Christian woman. Teaching her children and grandchildren the importance of knowing God was a priority. She spent countless hours wearing out her knees praying for them. She loved spending time with her family and was proud of each one. She liked to laugh and her laugh was contagious. Della attended Muskogee Holiness Church until health issues arose. She enjoyed reading her Bible, shopping, taking walks, word searches, solitaire, and coloring. One of things she enjoyed most was rock collecting. She absolutely loved rocks. When asked what she wanted you to bring her from a trip, "Bring me a rock." She had rocks as far away as Hawaii and Saint Lucia. Della was an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Della is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Starla Jean; husband, Haskell Crittenden; five brothers; and husband, Ray Tramell. Survivors include daughters, Becky Winkler (BJ) of Westville, OK.; Betty Martin of Muskogee; Brenda Hunt of Colcord, OK.; Sharla Radanovich (Steve) of Muskogee; 10 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 10 great, great grandchildren; brother Ronnie Buck of Watts, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm, Monday, March 22nd, LifePoint Church in Muskogee with Rev. Larry Wright officiating. Serving as pallbearers, Steve Radanovich, Heath Forinash, Kolt Forinash, Perry Gaither, Frank Lopez, Terrence Sullins, Tahkoda Martin, and Darris St. Pierre II. Honorary pallbearers are Della's remaining grandchildren, great children, BJ Pack and Sam Hunt. Interment will follow at 2pm at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

Della Mae Crittenden

May 22, 1932 - March 13, 2021