Karen Lee Allison Crosby, 67, of Beaumont, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
She was born and raised in Hillister, Texas, the middle of three children born to Dorothy Lea (Morgan) and Harold Allison. During her early married years, Karen moved to Beaumont where she had resided for the last forty-two years of her life.
Karen was a special education teacher with Beaumont Independent School District. She was an active member of Woodland Baptist Church of Beaumont where she was the organist for many years.
Her father, Harold Allison; mother, Dorothy Allison; brothers, Harold Allison, Jr. and James Allison preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Tom; daughter, Alison Crosby Martinez and her husband Neal of Beaumont; grandchildren, Jarred, Olivia Leigh and Audrey Grace Martinez; sisters-in-law, Ernestine Allison of Lufkin and Beth Allison of Woodville; nephews, Trey Allison and his wife Sharice of Woodville and Michael Allison and his wife Marilyn of Pearland; nieces, Pam Hudson and her husband Kevin of Lufkin and Elizabeth Kenesson and her husband Jay of Woodville; and many grand nephews and grand nieces.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Woodland Baptist Church of Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Karen’s family would like to express their gratitude for the care provided by Dr. Vincente Valero, Dr. Keith Wied, Dr. Gwendolyn Lavalais, Dr. Kevin Dean and the nurses and staff at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
