It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Adele Bryant Crabtree, age 89, of Fayetteville, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Adele was born on March 11, 1936, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late Henry R. Bryant and Nellie Clardy Bryant. She was a dedicated graduate of Blanche High School and a long-time, faithful member of the Liberty Church of Christ. Adele dedicated 23 years of her professional life to Nursing with Amana, where she provided compassionate care until her retirement in 1992.
A woman whose greatest joy was her family, Adele leaves behind a beautiful legacy. Survivors include her grandchildren, Whitney (Dakota) Duncan and Casey (Kayla) Crabtree, and her great-grandchildren, Diesel Duncan, Axle Duncan, Willow Duncan, and Raiden Crabtree. She is also survived by her siblings, Willard Bryant, David Bryant, Judy Gray, Barbara Pepper, Patsey Willis, and Dennis Bryant, as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Henry R. and Nellie Bryant, Adele was preceded in death by her beloved son, Marcus “Marc” Crabtree, and her siblings: Billy Bryant, Marvin Bryant, Leon Bryant, Brenda Tallman, Daniel Bryant, Peggy Sharp, Jewell Rowell, and Inell Qualls.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Lincoln Cemetery with Bro. Bob Williams officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Adele Bryant Crabtree during this difficult time.
Whitney, So sorry to hear about Aele’s death. I remember being in the hospital and she was my nurse. Very sweet lady. I know you will miss her. Have not seen you in a while, but I do think of you. Wish you would come to see us. I love you, Aunt Tiny Corder
So sorry to hear of Ms Adele’s passing. I enjoyed assisting her for many years while I worked at the bank. She was a precious lady. Prayers for her family.
Hey Whitney it was a pleasure getting to know Ms. Adele and I’ll always remember her by calling me Kristle Chandelier haha. I send my deepest condolences to you and your family and will keep yall in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure getting to talk to you the few times as well. Ms. Adele always kept me on my toes and it was never a dull moment that’s for sure. I’m glad I got to tell her I loved her one last time.
Adele was hoot…
It was fun to go to first aid at work. She always made you laugh. Sweet lady. So sorry to hear of her passing. Praying for all the family. 🙏🏻
Her Obituary is so true. She does leave behind a Beautiful Legacy. I remember when me and my family went to Church with Ms. Adele and her Family at Liberty Church of Christ. Greg l know you remember leading the singing. Ms. Crabtree will be missed by all of us that knew her as well as loved her. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. May God Continue to Bless You All. She is now in a much Better Place.
My dear loving aunt Adele. The woman who took me fishing as a teenager and worked me hard around her place. We built gates together and she was the hardest working women I have ever known, well a close second to my mother, Brenda Tallman. I always thought of her as my second mother and love her as much as I could love a mother. I will miss her but she is in a better place now where there is no pain and no sadness.
So sorry to hear about Adele
She was great to be around
She was always so funny
Prayers for the family
Whitney and Dakota I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma Mrs.Adele. I first met her when they lived in the projects for a little while. And then when I I went to work at Amana in 75 to 79. Sending prayers and blessings to all of you. She was a no nonsense lady that you always knew where you stood with her. Prayers for all of you
Adelle was a good neighbor. I will miss getting to chat with her. I praise Whitney for loving taking care of her grandmother.