O'Lene Cravens was 94 years young when she passed over into heaven in the early hours of May 1, 2012, to be greeted by many waiting loved ones. She was born on June 9, 1917 in Brownwood, Texas to Willie and Emma Jane Curry. She was the baby of their six children. O'Lene will be remembered as a spunky, optimistic lady who always made the best out of every situation and never tooted her own horn.She married the love of her life, Errett "Frosty" Cravens in December 1936. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before his passing in October 1988. She worked for Phillips Petroleum Co. in the early years of their marriage. Frosty and O'Lene were highly involved in the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Order while they lived in Borger, Texas and Harve De Grace, Maryland prior to moving to Etowah.She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was instrumental in helping to start the Meals on Wheels program in Etowah and loved doing volunteer work at the Woods Memorial Hospital gift shop for many years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Errett "Frosty" Cravens; five siblings, Dolly Inmon, Elta Curry, Lawson Curry, Velma Kinney and John Curry; and her beloved niece Martha Ramsey and nephew Jim Ramsey. She is survived by her three nieces, Dollye Yeargan ofGainesville,Texas; JoAnn Hawkes of Granite Shoals,Texasand Mary Cope of Sapulpa, Oklahomaand numerous great nieces and nephews. Our dear Aunt will be greatly missed.The family wishes to express their sincere love and gratitude to Aunt O'Lene's precious friends, Patricia and Brunner Young, who have lovingly cared for her for many years. We also extend our appreciation to the nurses and care givers of McMinn Memorial Nursing Home, all special angels. God bless each of you.Family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 7,2012 at Bordwine Funeral Home. Graveside Service will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m., to Etowah Cemetery with Dr. Rick Cope officiating.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Woods Memorial Hospital,Ladies Auxiliary, 886 Hwy 411 N., Etowah, TN 37331 or St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Choir Department, P.O. Box 581, Etowah, TN 37331.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.