Deloris Mae Crane, “Tudy”, was born on April 3, 1936 to Rev. Floyd and Icie (Phillips) Fultz in Volga, West Virginia. She passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Safety Harbor, Florida.

Family

Along with her parents, Deloris is preceded in death by her husband, James Crane, of 39 years; as well as her siblings Doris, Olin, Dennis, Lowell and Wilma. Additionally, she is survived by her sons Joseph Allen Lambert and James Douglas (Lynn) Crane; daughter Carol (Michael) Fitzgerald; grandchildren Bridget, Kelly, Andy, Megan, John, J.D., Katie, Michael and Ian, as well as many loving great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Life

Tudy married Clifford Lambert in 1954 and lived in Terra Alta, West Virginia until becoming a widow in 1973. In 1975, Tudy moved to Clearwater, Florida and married the love of her life, James C. Crane. They remained happily married until his passing in 2014. Tudy loved spending time with family and friends, eating out at restaurants, going to yard sales, collecting antique cranberry glass, and yellow roses. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and Christian. Her faith in the Lord was strong and she believed that the true precious gifts in life are found in the spirit of God and our loved ones. Tudy is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

Services

A private interment service was held at Bay Pines National Cemetery where she was laid next to her husband James. A celebration of life will be hosted by the family at a later date.

Special Considerations

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that any memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital research fund in the fight to end childhood cancer or the American Heart Association.

Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign her guestbook below.