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Obituary For Mrs. Willie Belle Cromartie

Farrell A homegoing celebration in honor of Mrs. Willie Belle Cromartie will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 11am at Morefield Cemetery in Hermitage, PA. Mrs. Willie B. Cromartie 74, of Hermitage departed to Eternal Life to be with the Lord, Sunday December 6th at UPMC Mercy Hospital, peacefully surrounded by family during her last moments. Willie was born May 22, 1946, in Sharon General Hospital, a daughter of the late Clarence and Emma (Lee) Austin, Sr. She was a 1964 Alum of Farrell High School. She then attended Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA. Willie worked with Verizon formerly known as, Bell Atlantic Telephone of Sharon. She retired in 2010 after 42 years. She was a member of the Pioneers of Bell Atlantic and the CWA Union. Willie was a Bowler for the Keystone Blind Association. Willie Belle enjoyed baking for her friends and family. Willie was a member of Valley Baptist Church, Farrell. She was a Missionary of every true sense of the word.Much of her work was done in silence; she exemplified the true meaning of a Christian.She faithfully served on, The Usher Board – Senior Usher President, Chairperson of Church Benevolent Fund, The Mission Board, A Chairperson of Sharing and Caring, The Nursing Home Ministry, An Avid supporter of the Youth Ministry, Head and Chairperson of Culinary Ministry and a member of the Willing Worker’s MinistryShe was a caregiver to all and an advocate to everyone. She was an Angel on Earth who illustrated kindness, patience, and how to effortlessly put others above oneself. She has built the foundation of unconditional love for her family to continue her legacy. She is survived by her three children, James B. Cromartie Jr., (Tabitha), Kevin Cromartie, all Farrell, Jason Cromartie, Hermitage; two sisters, Marion Pope, New Jersey, Beverly Williams, Farrell; two brothers, Paul Austin Sr., Campbell, OH and Eugene Austin Sr., West Middlesex; ten grandchildren; Christina Hunt, (CJ) New Castle, Tayonia Riley, Huntsville AL, Terica Cromartie, Goodyear AZ, Aubrielle Cromartie, Columbus, OH, Kiara Cromartie, Wheatland, Niquelynn Griffin, D.C., Jacione Cromartie, Hermitage, Tamiya Cromartie, Sharpsville, Janson Cromartie, Hermitage, Avianna Cromartie, Farrell; sixteen great grandchildren and a host of beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cromartie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James B. Cromartie Sr., whom she married Nov. 6, 1965, three sisters, Janette Austin, Hortense Woods and Nancy Austin; four brothers, Reuben Austin Sr., Clarence Austin Jr., Lawrence R. Austin, and James Austin. Calling Hours will be 3-5 Friday December 11th, 2020 with Covid-19 limitations.

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I remember Always wanting to be at Mrs Willie Belle's house with the girls when we were kids. I was not an easy child to deal with however Mrs Willie Belle handle us All with care and patience. She was so full of love and Family meant everything to her! She was an amazing woman and instilled so much n Everyone who came n contact with her. She will Truly be missed. I thank God she is an Angel that I had the pleasure of knowing .

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So sorry to hear of the loss of Willie Belle. She was an angel on earth. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers. Rose M. Askin and family.

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Our sincere sympathy to the Cromartie and Austin Family for your loss Mrs Willie Belle was a beautiful kind hearted person always meet you with her world winning smile may the work she done speak for her may God continue to wrap his loving arms around your family during this time and after from the Arrington and Goins Family

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Ms. Willie Belle was Kind, Christ-like, and Caring. So Sorry for your loss. Maxie Phillips Vicky Phillips-Latzoo

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I was so surprised to hear of Willie Belle homegoing. She was such a nice person. Praying for the familY. Overseer Flora L. Newby

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She was Beautiful woman inside an out an a extremely wonderful great grandmother to my granddaughters she will be missed tremendously by all whom new her bed Rest now no more pain

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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