Laura Bishop Crabtree, 69, of Middleburg, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Orange Park Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Crabtree was born in Willacoochee, GA on July 29, 1940 to the late Henry and Dora Martin. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Ken Crabtree, USN (Ret), and 3 siblings. Prior to moving back to Middleburg in November 2004 from Gray Court, SC, Mrs. Crabtree had retired from the Michelin Tire Corporation as a Customer Service Representative. Mrs. Crabtree was always very active in her community. Her memberships include, Red Hat Society, Weigel Senior Center, and Board member for the Clay Hill Community Association. Mrs. Crabtree is mourned by four loving sons: Bill Garrison (Kim) of Clay Hill; Michael Garrison (Michaelynn), Irmo, SC; Jim Garrison (JoD), St. Marys, GA; John Garrison (Renee), Gilbert, AZ; and her loving sister Barbara Ann Davis, Hepzibah, GA. Mrs. Crabtree was the matriarch of a large extended family that includes 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Crabtree was always a warm and loving friend who lived by the motto, Friends are family you pick for yourself. Some of her close friends who will miss her dearly are Peggy Elias, Orange Park; Jim and Bev Suerth, Greer, SC; Marachel Young, Middleburg.A memorial service for Laura was held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Weigel Senior Center, 3916 Section St., Middleburg, FL 32068. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for contributions to be made to the Weigel Senior Center. Arrangements are under the care of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home& Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Ave., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-9696. www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide