Froncie K. Crowder's Obituary
Froncie Crowder, affectionately known as “Kid” by her husband Clyde, was born July 4, 1926 to Paralee Mack and Milton Kegler. She and Clyde (also known as “Henry”) were married on December 22, 1942. In 1943 they moved from their hometown in Grenada, MS to Chicago, IL. Hearing that there were jobs in San Diego, CA they headed there despite knowing no one there. It was in San Diego where they began their family.Froncie was an industrious and fastidious person. She loved to sew, especially with her Mom. Her rose garden provided her the solace and stress relief that a hardworking mother of four needed.She was passionate about learning and passed her GED in 1962. She then graduated from cosmetology school, in a two-year technical college. The highlight of her life was when she was standing on the state capitol steps with the other graduates after receiving her degree and state licensing. Later in life, she attended Bible college and received a certificate.Froncie was a hard worker and entrepreneur. She owned her own beauty shop, “Froncie’s Coiffures” in Gardena, CA. She was a sought-after hair stylist and model, and she prided herself in taking exceptional care of her customers who continued to seek her out year after year, after year.She also loved to travel. She and Henry would “hit-the-road” often with the kids even after they all left home.Froncie is survived by her four children, Eloise Crowder-Mitchell, Leon Crowder, Pauline Crowder Banks and Ellen Marie Zemault. She was blessed to have and know her 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She also has seven half-brothers and sisters, Teresa Kegler Robinson, Thelma Kegler Robinson, Katie Kegler Robinson Turner, Steven Kegler Robinson and Milton Kegler Robinson Jr. Froncie was preceded in death by James Kegler and Harry Kegler.She was dearly loved by her husband and family, and was faithfully cared for till the day she met her Lord and Savior in Glory! “Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1st Corinthians 15:58
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