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Obituary for CRACKEL


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday September 15, 2004

Fern L. Crackel, 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with her beloved Bill in the house of the Lord, Sunday, September 12, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Lana L. Finley; and the light of her life, her grandson, Derrick W. Finley of Mooresville, NC; one sister, Mussette Trent of Tucson, AZ; one brother, Bob Carrico; nephew, Monty Carrico and wife, Lucy, all of Albuquerque; nieces, Cheryl Thompson, Sandy Tolman and husband, Frank and Darlene Harwell and husband, David. Fern gave 110 to everything she did. She was retired from Mountain Bell with 38 years of service. She loved her job and everyone who has been a part of her telephone company family. She was a member of the Charter Chapter of American Business Women's Association, Business Women's International and the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and a member of Hoffmantown Church. Fern was the author of "No Big Deal" and "I Love You Too." She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Graveside Services will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400