Ella Maxine Cromer

August 2, 1933 - December 24, 2016

Ella Maxine Dickson Cromer Fort Worth – Ella Maxine Dickson Cromer passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. Maxine was born August 2, 1933 in Fort Worth to Thomas Chapman Dickson and Thelma Dickey Dickson. She graduated from Polytechnic High School and retired from Chase Bank after 37 years of service. “Mackey” as her family called her, was a “special” person who had a special love for “Peanut” her cockatiel companion of 25 years, any and all animals and all children. They were drawn to her as if by magic. She was a very positive influence on most of her friends, a generous spirit with a gentle way, always supportive with a kind word, a twinkle in her eyes, sometimes a mischievous spirit and a smile with a laugh that all of us will always cherish. Best of all, she was a great listener and never judgmental. You could tell her anything and everything, she could keep a secret. She treated everyone with respect and civility. Family was everything to her. Without a doubt, the way she lived her life, we knew the Lord would call her home one day, to complete the family circle with her parents, her sister and her brother. We know that she is in a much better place. We just were not prepared to let her go this soon. Memorial: 2:00 p.m., January 21st, Guardian Funeral Home, Fort Worth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army-Friendship House (1901 E. Seminary Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119), American Diabetes Association or charity of your choice. Inurnment: Approximately 2:45 p.m. after the Memorial - Laurel Land Memorial Park, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth, TX 76134, Garden Mausoleum, Section 42, #86. Survivors: Son, Joe Thomas Cromer, wife Barbara Jo of McHenry, IL. Four grandchildren: Steven Paul Cromer, wife Jennifer and children Faith Lenardi, Blake Buhot, and Brooke Buhot. Christopher Thomas Cromer of McHenry, IL. April Leanne Blair, husband Andrew and children Zachery Blair and Ella Blair named for her grandmother – Ella Maxine Dickson Cromer. Patricia Ann Oliva, husband Edward Oliva and children Justin Oliva and Mason Oliva. God-Daughter Teresa Ochoa, husband Ruben and children Alexander, Daniel and Ruby. Her niece Louann Rubel, husband Bob and extended Rubel/Davis families, numerous cousins and a host of friends.