Obituary for Adlonia Crosby
Born in Mobile, Alabama on June 18, 1947 to Willie Mae Owens and Clarence Pettway. She passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 at a local hospital with her loving family surrounding her. Her faith in GOD was the reason she fought the good fight so diligently.
Adlonia Crosby was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Willie Mae Owens, sister, Cora O. Kennell and brother, Joseph Albert Owens.
Adlonia Crosby lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. Her love for her three sons were beyond measure. She instilled in each of them determination, strength and love in which they carry as her legacy. She had a passion for cooking and baking, and her homemade dishes were always the highlight of the family gatherings. She also enjoyed bingo, line dancing, solving crossword puzzles and casino trips in her free time. Most all she loved spending time with her family, sharing stories, playing games, and being the family childcare provider as needed. She was a loving sister and friend, always willing to lend a helping hand and a listening ear along with always there to offer guidance, support, and encouragement, no matter what challenges loved ones faced. Her infectious laughter and fun character certainly cheered up a room, event or family party and will be immensely missed by all.
Adlonia Crosby was a kind, generous, free spirit, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her and she will be remembered as an amazing woman to so many that loved her.
She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Tyrone (Angelia) Crosby, Antonio (Stacy) Crosby, Dewaune (Alfreda) Crosby; five loving sisters, Malena (Kenneth) Broughton, Janice Mitchell, Juanita (Ray) Smith, Deborah Owens all of Mobile and Mary (Percy Sr.) Jones of Goldsboro, North Carolina and one brother, Maynard Owens of Mobile. Three devoted friends, Sharon “Pony Reed” and Yvonne Horner- Knight, Joann Pettiway. Along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends that she loved and cherished both near and far.
Adlonia Crosby was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Willie Mae Owens, sister, Cora O. Kennell and brother, Joseph Albert Owens.
Adlonia Crosby lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. Her love for her three sons were beyond measure. She instilled in each of them determination, strength and love in which they carry as her legacy. She had a passion for cooking and baking, and her homemade dishes were always the highlight of the family gatherings. She also enjoyed bingo, line dancing, solving crossword puzzles and casino trips in her free time. Most all she loved spending time with her family, sharing stories, playing games, and being the family childcare provider as needed. She was a loving sister and friend, always willing to lend a helping hand and a listening ear along with always there to offer guidance, support, and encouragement, no matter what challenges loved ones faced. Her infectious laughter and fun character certainly cheered up a room, event or family party and will be immensely missed by all.
Adlonia Crosby was a kind, generous, free spirit, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her and she will be remembered as an amazing woman to so many that loved her.
She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Tyrone (Angelia) Crosby, Antonio (Stacy) Crosby, Dewaune (Alfreda) Crosby; five loving sisters, Malena (Kenneth) Broughton, Janice Mitchell, Juanita (Ray) Smith, Deborah Owens all of Mobile and Mary (Percy Sr.) Jones of Goldsboro, North Carolina and one brother, Maynard Owens of Mobile. Three devoted friends, Sharon “Pony Reed” and Yvonne Horner- Knight, Joann Pettiway. Along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends that she loved and cherished both near and far.