Chrisine Crockett, 75, of Wichita Kansas Passed away unexpectedly in her apartment home on April 2’d, 2026. She will be missed and will forever be in our hearts.

Born on May 7‘", 1950, in Tulsa Oklahoma to Melvin Mayberry and Ozella Mayberry. She moved to Wichita Kansas as a youth and grew up in the “Neighborhood” on the North side of Town. She was the second oldest having six siblings, raised by her Stepfather Jessie T. Kirkendoll and Mother Ozell Kirkendoll both devoted parents who provided, showed love and support to their family. Chirstine also attended Bethany Baptist Church and graduated from North High School.

She married Ted C. Crockett Jr. on June 1 4, 1 969, that Union produced two beautiful children, Ted III and Phyllis. After Ted Jr.’s untimely death in Dec 1 971, while her children also very young, Christine took much Pride in having her own small cleaning business allowing her the flexibility to bring her children while she worked. She birthed 3 more daughters Sharetha, who pasted away in infancy, LaDonya, and her baby girl Etoye with lifelong Partner Gerald making her motherhood satisfied and complete.

Beginning her Life with Companion and Partner Gerald Arterberry for over 40 years meant that she followed his lead, Gerald, being somewhat Old-Fashioned insisted she have the ultimate role as a housemaker or housewife! From her daughters” Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner were always ready, and the family was well taken care of”.

Life afflictions for Christine caused many pains especially losing those close to her heart, but her Faith in God is what made her Mighty, Powerful, And Strong!

Christine was Loyal and Dedicated to her children and family. She loved to go to yard sales, and played Bingo, when possible, she was very known to “borrow pictures”, many family members knew to put them away when she came around. Everyone knew Christine as a genuine person and if you were hungry, she would make sure you had a meal. Out of town family- guest can attest to her hospitality! Spending time with family, with her sisters or brother was always enjoyable to her, especially those Saturday outings with Phyllis and Ti’Nesha shopping and having lunch! Phyllis would take her to all doctor's appointments and was affectionately called Momma-Phyllis by Christine due to making sure she was taking her Medicine. Ti’Nesha and her family were always there, wheneVer needed as she was #1 on Christine's speed dial always being supportive to her grandma. While LaDonya lives in Tennessee the time on the phone together with her mother, the Laughs, Tears, Fussing and Discussions about family, she counts as Blessings holding those moments close to her memory. Christine also had a special p\ace in her heart for her Grandchildren and was especially proud of her Grandsons who graduated college. Her Dreams, Goals,

and Visions may they all come True through all her Offspring-Grandchildren for years to

Come..............................

Mother you will truly be missed by all who loved you.

Christine Crockett fell asleep in death April 2 , 2026. She is preceded in death by her first husband Ted C. Crockett Jr. and life partner Gerald Arterberry, her Father Melvin Mayberry, Mother Ozel[ Kirkendoll and Stepfather Jessie T. Kirkendoll: Brothers Melvin J. Mayberry and Jessie Kirkendoll: Her Children Ted Calvin Crockett III, Sharetha Lynn Landrum, and Etoye Arterberry: Granddaughters Natisha Phillips and Arion Carter.

Resting in Peace she leaves to Cherish her memory with Daughters: Phyllis (Rod) Atkinson, LaDonya (Chester) Burnett, Her Sisters: Sharon McClish, Phyllis Marie Smith and lla Kirkendoll. Her Brother Rev. Carl Richard (Frankie) Kirkendoll. Grandsons: Oonya T. Burnett, Tony (Tahtiaunah) Rily, James Burnett, Andrae (BJ) Carter, Christopher Atkinson and Aaron Carter. Granddaughters: Tinesha (Tyler) Davis and Amarie Carter: Great-grandchildren: Darius, Anna, Tyler (Tank) Jr, Jayveon, Ziyan, Kae’Lynn, Ariyan, Amina, Christoper Jr, Da’Lahni, Auhmarrah and numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Relatives and Friends.