Yvonne Crow Stivers

Yvonne Crow Stivers, 84, of Lumberton, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Harbor Hospice, in Beaumont, Texas.

Yvonne was born December 25, 1938, to Velma Jenkins Crow and David Harry Crow in Bastrop, Louisiana. Yvonne was raised in Springhill, Louisiana, by her mother, Velma Crow and father, Harry Crow. She was the youngest of four children, two brothers, Raymond Crow and John David Crow, and her sister, Doris Brown. She was raised in the First Methodist Church where she also met her best friend of 82 years, Mary “Mike” Griffin. Yvonne attended Springhill High School where she was a member of the Lumberjack cheerleading squad. She then attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where she studied business administration.

In July of 1958, she met her beloved husband of 64 years, Harley Stivers, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, at International Paper. In September of the same year, they decided to marry on December 27th. They soon moved to Beaumont, Texas, for Harley to attend school at Lamar University. They spent most of their life together in Beaumont and Lumberton, from 1966 to present.

Yvonne is a Christian and they raised their children at West End Baptist Church. Every Sunday, Yvonne always cooked roast, rice and gravy, and a variety of sides for her family. Yvonne also visited her mother and daddy often in Woodville, Texas. Yvonne’s loving husband, Harley, made sure that he got her there every week because it was important to her.

Yvonne loved to travel, sew, read, and have all her family together. Yvonne and her loving husband traveled the states. They would map out where they wanted to go and plan month long trips in their motorhome. One of her favorite places was Lombard Street in San Francisco, California, as well as Roundtop, Texas, where she loved to visit all the shops and see the bluebonnets. They took many pictures on their adventures and could not wait to share with the family when they returned. Yvonne also loved to travel near and far to watch her grandchildren compete in sports. She sat at many soccer fields and in many stadiums cheering them on. From Lumberton as far as North Carolina, she was dedicated to showing her love and support.

Anyone who knew Yvonne knew she could “fix” any piece of fabric, whether it was curtains, clothing, bedspreads, stuffed animals, etc. Whether she did it by hand or used her sewing machine, she could always “fix” whatever you needed. She made outfits for her children, purses for her granddaughters, hand sewn blankets for her great grandchild, and so much more. She “fixed” many pieces of clothing for her family. It was always said “Grandma can fix it!”

One of Yvonne’s greatest joys was the gathering of her family. She loved the conversations, the commotion, the laughter, and the love that was shared. She loved a full house, whether it be family or friends. Although, with her, she made everyone feel like family. She wasn’t just a grandma to her grandchildren; she was a grandma to all of their friends as well.

In her 84 years on this earth, she impacted so many lives. She was a huge influence on many. She was so loving, kind, and caring. She was humble and easy to talk to. A simple smile from her could light up a room. She was a strong woman who loved her family dearly. The love between her and her husband, Harley, of 64 years could be felt. Their love is not lost; it is just a new way to love. She was the perfect example of what a wife should be. It is because of her that our family loves like we do and have strong family morals and values. We are all one because of her. She was the glue that held us together. She might not be here with us, but she is always near. She will be in our hearts forever and not a day will go by that we do not think about her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John David Crow and Raymond Crow; and her sister, Doris Brown.

Yvonne is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Harley Vick Stivers, Sr.; daughter, Vicki Mouton (Ricky) of Lumberton; son, Joe D. Stivers (Chris), of Mansfield; grandchildren, Nicole Fischer (Ryan), and Dylan Mouton (Savannah), all of Lumberton; Katie Walker (Kyle) of Fort Worth, and John Stivers (Megan) of Seguin; great-grandson, Dax Fischer of Lumberton and a host of relatives and friends. She is loved by many and will be dearly missed.

A gathering of Mrs. Stivers’ family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at Broussard’s, Beaumont, with her inurnment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.