MROZEK, Oleta

(Maiden Name: Crittenden)


Oleta Crittenden Mrozek, Born 08/18/1909 in Paducah, Texas, she moved to Phoenix in 1933. She died 04/27/2003. She lived a full and productive life leaving family and friends who adored her She had two sons, Blake Willis (Anna Mae) and Renny C. Willis, both of Scottsdale. Her parents were Rose Cook and William Crittenden. Three husbands passed on before Oleta, William Thomas Willis, Walter Raeford Skeahan, and Walter Mrozek. Predeceasing her were brothers Louis, Forest and Renouf Crittenden and sister Beatrice. Surviving are grandchildren Blake Willis, Jr. (Danitza), Lisa Shaw (Doug), Craig Willis, Gail Crittenden. Treva Crittenden, Rennie Crittenden, and Shirley Willis. Surviving also are grand nephews and nieces: Trey of Colorado, Jennifer of New York, Shaundra and Billie Dawn of Utah, David and Scott of Oregon, and Martha of Oregon. Officiating at the grave-site services at 10:00 am., May 8th at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 North 27th Ave., Phoenix, will be Rev. Vernice Norris de-Onatin and husband Mark who will sing Amazing Grace; one of Oleta's favorite hymns. Following this service will be a celebratory service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Day, 7238 E Virginia, Scottsdale. Instead of flowers, the family requests that a donation be sent to "The National Federation of the Blind", C/O C, Taylor, 5627 N. 16th St., #G2. Phoenix, 85016. Published in the Arizona Republic on 5/8/2003.