Marquita Sharron Crews – was born on September 13, 1958 in Knoxville, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother, devoted sister, aunt, and friend. She departed this life on January 11, 2015 at her home on Wimpole Ave. Marquita graduated from Austin-East High School Class of 1976. During this time she played basketball for the Roadrunners and went on to be named on the All KIL Defensive Team. She joined the United States Air Force in January of 1977 where she meet her husband, Keith and began a family. She was honorably discharged after five years of devoted service. During the course of her marriage Marquita had two children, Nikki and Keith (Boo) Crews. Marquita was preceded in death by her son, Keith (Boo) Crews; her loving parents, Robert (Ugh) Sr. and Daisy Latimer and her brother, Nikki (Sam) Latimer. She leaves to cherish her memory devoted daughter, Nikki A. Crews; two sisters, Deborah (James) Wright and Kathy D. Latimer; two brothers, Robert L. Latimer, Jr. and Brian K. Latimer; grandchildren, Messiah N. Middlebrook, Anthony B. Garner, Jr., and Keiara A. Johnson; and a host of aunts, cousins, and devoted friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Tabernacle Baptist Church from 2:00 until 3:00 PM with service to follow at 3:00 PM. Pastor  Christopher Battle officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 11:30 AM at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Cemetery. Services to conclude with military honor and full dove release. Family and friends will assemble at 2929 Wimpole Avenue at 12:30 PM. The family wishes to express their gratitude to family and friends that have shown their love and affection during this journey.

This obituary was posted on Sunday, January 11th, 2015 at 3:07 pm.
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