Annie Crozier

Annie Margaret Burnett Crozier 

Annie went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas to Volinger Gerome Burnett and Winona Margaret Burnett. 

Annie is preceded in death by her parents Volinger and Winona Burnett of Sweetwater, TX. Her children Anna (Tinker) Short and Bobby Short Jr. Also preceded in death by her siblings Imogene Good, Vallaree Cherry, John (Buddy) Burnett, and Clifford (Sonny) Burnett. She is survived by her husband Lawrence (Larry) Crozier of the family home. Her children Schlone Lawler of Glenpool, OK and Margaret (Tiny) Short of Abilene, TX; Rick and Debbie Kiesel of El Paso, TX; Larry and Jeanne Crozier of Argyle, TX; Frank Crozier of El Paso, TX and Sandra (Sandy) Crozier of El Paso, TX. Her grandchildren Cindy and Joe Bert Wood of Artesia, NM; Derrick and LeDon Smith of Mansfield, TX; Winona and Jason Gastorf of Glenpool, OK; Cody Wren of Glenpool, OK; Zak and Marah Kiesel of Willis, TX; Sara and Jason of El Paso, TX; Jacob and Irene Kiesel of Willis, TX; Kyle and Dominique Crozier; Ashley and Landon of New York. Annie also leaves behind 22 Great Grandkids and 1 Great Great Grandson William Fuller of Mansfield, TX. She also has numerous nieces and nephews; all of whom will never forget the love she brought to their lives.

 Annie married the love of her life Lawrence (Larry) Crozier on January 1, 1985, in Loco Hills, New Mexico. Larry was working for a radio station in Artesia, New Mexico and captured Annie’s heart with their shared love of music and cutting a rug. They quickly became Icons of the small community of Artesia by bringing to life the Holiday Spirit as Mr. and Mrs. Claus and soon became a crowd favorite. Outside of spreading holiday cheer Annie spent her life as a “Jack of all trades” at the Federal Law Enforcement Center (FLETC). Some of her roles consisted of Security Guard and role player. She retired from FLETC in 2002. Shortly after retirement her and Larry sold their family home in Artesia, NM and moved to Abilene, TX. Nana, as we all knew her and called her, had a passion for spending time with her family. She could be found in the kitchen cooking up an elaborate meal fit for a King or soaking up some sun and cool breezes during what she often called her “pine tree therapy” in the Sacramento Mountains. You could most definitely expect a feast if she knew you were coming. Annie and Larry also loved their country and the men and women who serve it. But one thing was certain when you visited, there was always an exciting game of Farkle or Dummy Rummy. Our hearts are shattered with her departure, but our hearts can rest easy knowing that Annie loved her Lord and Savior and accepted him into her life on February 11, 2001, and was baptized on March 30, 2003, at Trinity Temple in Artesia, New Mexico. She had a deep love for Psalms, and she longed for all of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren to know the Lord

Family and friends are invited to join us for a visitation on March 5, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 PM in Visitation Room A at the Elmwood Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel on March 6, 2025, beginning at 12:00 PM

Annie will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM on March 6, 2025, at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, located at 7457 West Lake Road, Abilene, TX 79603.