Kathleen "Kathy" Crain's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas

Kathleen "Kathy" Crain

July 24, 1928 - December 6, 2025 (97 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

Kathleen "Kathy" Crain's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer Funeral Home

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Kathleen "Kathy" Crain

July 24, 1928 - December 6, 2025 (97 years old)

Lufkin, Texas

Kathleen Crain Obituary

The passing of Kathleen Crain of Lufkin, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 6, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathleen Crain to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Sydney Robert Langridge and Ethel Mary Langridge (Stockley); her siblings, Michael Langridge, Peter Langridge and Jean Moore; her husband Milburn "Red" Crain of Zavalla, Texas; and her grandson Steven Crain of Des Moine, Iowa..

She is survived by: her brother David Langridge; her children, Douglas Crain (Heide) of Des Moine, Iowa, Gary Crain of Lufkin, Texas, Jenny Davis (Wendell) of Apple Springs, Texas, Norma Roth (Mark) of Mena, Arkansas, Ronnie Ezell of Lufkin, Texas and Pam Strickland of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; and her sibling's children, Katie Buckman (Michael), Kevin Langridge of United Kingdom, David Moore and Kenneth Moore. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Shafer Funeral Home (600 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904-0353). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Zavalla Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Crain's family humbly requests the community donate pet food to local animal shelters in her honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer Funeral Home



Tue

Dec 09

Visitation

Shafer Funeral Home
600 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904-0353

Wed

Dec 10

Graveside service

Zavalla Cemetery

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