Obituaries

Tina Lynn McCracken, 51, went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 28, 2018 at her home in Bells, Texas. Tina was born on August 15, 1966 in Sherman, Texas, the youngest daughter of Richard and Jewell McCracken. She was a graduate of Grayson Christian Academy. Tina retired from McDonalds in Sherman after 22 years of service. Her job brought her lots of joy and new friends. She never met a stranger and would greet everyone with a smile and warm hug. Tina enjoyed shopping, getting her nails painted, visiting with friends and family and writing letters. She had a love for Elvis Presley bigger than the state of Texas. Although Tina had many life obstacles, she enjoyed life to the fullest and was able to brighten everyone she encountered each day. Her big smile and beautiful spirit will be missed by those that knew her. Tina is survived by her siblings, Brenda (Garry) Neal of Bells, with whom she resided, Linda Baze of Sherman, and Richard Joe McCracken of Bells; nieces and nephews Paul (Shaila) Neal of Bells, Renatta (Jeremy) Jones of Bells, Melissa (Cody)Carter of Sherman, and Nathan (Stacey) Baze of Sherman; Great nieces and nephews: Kyla, Aiden and Jesse Neal, Easton Neal Jones, Avery and Nathan Jones, Bryce, Adrianna, Emeree, and Londyn Baze, Landon Cummins, Hope, and Trinity Hill and Allie Arredondo; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Jewell McCracken, nephew Jessie Lynn Neal, and brother-in-law Garry Baze. Services for Tina will be held on Monday April 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. Visitation for Tina will be 1 hour prior of the service. Bill Neal of First Baptist Church in Bells will officiate. Burial will be at Holloway Cemetery in Luella, Texas. Special music will be performed by Ned Spencer "Elvis". Pallbearers will be Paul Neal, Jeremy Jones, Cody Carter, Nathan Baze, Michael Armstrong, and Terry Hindsley; honorary pallbearers: Easton Neal Jones, Aiden Neal, Jesse Neal, Nathan Jones and Bryce Baze. The family would like to thank Hospice Plus and long time nurse Danita Williams for the care of Tina. Arrangements for Tina under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home. You may sign the on line guest book at dannelfuneralhome.com.