Carol Jane Crabtree

Carol Jane Crabtree, daughter of the late Junious Hayden Doolin and Faye (Hester) Doolin, was born October 4, 1943 in Bethesda, Arkansas. She was married to O.D. Crabtree on June 10, 1961. They would celebrate 65 years of marriage next month.

She had four children: Burrell Crabtree and wife Stephanie of Benton, the late Jerry Crabtree and wife Brandi of Bauxite, Lucinda Rogers and husband Mark of Haskell, and Pamela Winkler and husband Tim of Leonard, Texas. Jane was affectionately known as "MiMi" by her 11 grandchildren: Rachel Crabtree, Lindsey Moody (Brent), Jessica Moody (Jared), Marcus Rogers (Mary), Bryan Crabtree (Brooke), Tyler Crabtree (Cortnee), Andrew Rogers (Jacque), Quinn Winkler, Bradley Winkler (Carleigh), Justin Crabtree (Bridgette), and Hayden Crabtree; and 20 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a brother, Bill Doolin and wife Vicky of Mountain View; sister: Patty Baker and husband David of Hot Springs Village; and a group of young people who through the years looked to her as a second mother in her life.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Junious and Faye (Hester) Doolin; son, Jerry Crabtree; and sisters: Ann Farrier of Batesville, Arkansas, and Shirley Rivers of Osceola, Missouri.

Jane served for many years as the Ladies Ministry Secretary of the Arkansas District, United Pentecostal Church International. She worked years on the district campground and helped her husband minister across the state. She was First Lady of The First Pentecostal Church in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas for 6 years, the First Lady of the First Pentecostals of Benton for 28 years, and then transitioned to the Elder First Lady for the next 19 years until her passing.

She is remembered as a wonderful wife and mother, a caring Mimi, a loving sister; and a friend who would pray with you.

Services will be held at First Pentecostal of Benton, 16412 I 30 N, Benton, AR 72019, on Friday, May 22. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:30 AM, with funeral service, officiated by Pastor Burrell Crabtree, Bro. Bryan Crabtree, and Pastor Marcus Rogers, following at 11:30 AM. Burial to follow at Mount Harmony Cemetery in Haskell. Assisting as pallbearers are her grandsons: Bryan Crabtree, Marcus Rogers, Andrew Rogers, Bradley Winkler, Quinn Winkler, Tyler Crabtree, and Justin Crabtree.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.