Ella Sue Harrison Crook, age 86, of Minter, Alabama, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 beginning at 11:00 a.m. from New Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, Alabama with Brother Steve Stephens officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Hebron Walker Harrison and Ella Louise Brown Harrison, and her husband, Elbert Lee Crook.

Sue is survived by her daughters, Becky (Melvin) Blackmon, Linda (Henry) Lynn, Martha (Larry) Blackmon; two sisters, Ann Orr and Jane Fenn; along with 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  Two ladies who stayed with Sue became family as well, Edna Rudolph and Glenda McMeans, along with Willie Ed Moore who kept her yard, when she was no longer able.

Sue was born on April 17, 1936 and was the oldest of 3 daughters.  Elbert and Sue were married for 59 years.  She loved flowers, plants and a garden.  She had a green thumb and enjoyed being outdoors, along with hunting and fishing.  Sue and Elbert started the Camp Creek Hunting Club. She was a founding member of Lowndes Academy.

The family would like to thank Annette Rudolph for her care and precious love given to their mother.

Flowers will be accepted or donations to the New Bethel Cemetery Fund, c/o Derril Strickland, 15293 Highway 21 South, Minter, Alabama 36761.

Even though you left us, we know "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory, no one can steal".