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Ruth Marie Hill Crockett
Ruth Marie Crockett, age 96, of Mathews, passed away on October 17, 2019.
She was born in the Worthington, Pennsylvania area on May 15, 1923, a daughter
of the late Henry P. and Ellen Isabell (Claypool) Hill.
She attended Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington, Pa.
At 16, she moved to Seattle, Washington, where she lived with her mother's
sister and finished high school.
During WWII, she worked for Boeing as a Riveter on the new bombers. The girls
were called "Rosie the Riveters."
In 1944, she met Alvin Crockett Sr., who had come back from the war in the
Pacific. Shortly after his return, they were married. In December, 1945, they
had their first child Alvin Junior. A year later, they were transferred to San
Diego for a couple of years and then to Key West, Florida, in 1949.
They loved Key West, where their second son David was born in 1952. At the end
of 1952, they were transferred to Milton, Florida, then to Jacksonville,
Florida. In early 1958 they were transferred back to Key West, where they lived
for 32 years.
During that time, she worked at Monroe General Hospital then went to work for
the Navy Civil Service, where she retired. In 1990, they moved to Mathews,
Virginia, where Al's three brothers and sister and their spouses lived. She soon
joined the Women of the Moose and the Red Hat Society.
She was married to Al for 68 years and had a wonderful life. She loved her home,
gardening, and getting dressed up, and going to church. She really loved when
her sons and their families came to visit, especially at Thanksgiving.
She was a beautiful lady and a loving friend and, most of all, a wonderful
mother. She will be missed and remembered by her family and friends. We love
you.
She is survived by two sons, Alvin Crockett, Jr. (Maritza), David Crockett
(Debbie), grandchildren, Kevin Crockett (Millie), David Crockett, Jr., Kelli
Crockett, great-grandchildren, Carson, Kendall, and Taylor Ruth.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Dollie Poole
McAfee.
Services will be private.
In memory of our loved one memorial contributions may be made to Mathews
Volunteer Fire & Rescue, PO Box 72, Mathews, VA 23109.
Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester, Va.
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