July 31, 1945 - February 20, 2024
Patsy Ann Crane, age 78, of Ellabell Georgia went home to be with Jesus February 20th, 2024 after a brief illness. Patsy was born July 31, 1945 in Avon Park Florida to Joe Lee Elder and Ada Jackson Elder. She spent her early years in Avon Park where she graduated from high school and married Michael Nelson Crane (deceased), the father of her 2 natural children. Moving to Georgia in 1978, Patsy pursued a career as a respiratory therapist in Vidalia Ga. She met George Grantham in 1984 who she adored and loved until her death. All who knew Patsy knew she loved the Georgia Bulldogs, spending time with family and friends, taking trips with her sister Wanda Bond, shopping, playing computer games and going to the mountains with George. She was predeceased by her loving daughter, Belinda Crane.
She is survived by George Grantham, six children, Charles Joseph (Joey) Crane (Renee), Michael Crane ( Cecelia) , Nancy Walker (Vernon), Janet Magee, Cynthia Grantham, Marvin Grantham (Kathy) ; five grandchildren, Cailee Crane, Georgia Crane, Sara Crane, Gabriella Crane and Buck Crane. One brother, Dennis Elder (Amanda) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Flowers are welcomed by the family in memory of Patsy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Children Hospital at www.stjudes.org .
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 10:00am until 11:00am at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro followed by a service at 11:00am in the chapel with Pastor Joe Eason officiating.
Interment will be in Eldora Community Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Neal Bond, Terry Chapman, Tommy Barlow, Tim Coles, and Jarrad Bond.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
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