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Hellen (Lois) Paudert Crnkovic

Shreveport, LA - Hellen (Lois) Crnkovic, age 86, of Shreveport, Louisiana entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, March 9th 2016.

Lois was born on September 14, 1929 in Fairmount, Texas, the only child of the late Pierce (PEP) and Ruby Paudert. She grew up in Hemphill, Texas helping PEP in his mattress factory and Ruby sell Avon cosmetics. Lois graduated from Hemphill High School in May 1946. She then married the love of her life, Frank Crnkovic, in November 1949. Frank retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad, after 40 years of service, and together they spent their retirement years vacationing and touring America. In 2012, Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years.

Mrs. Crnkovic was a devout Christian and a member of Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church since 1973. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Lois was a loving and gentle soul that dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for her husband and children. Mrs. Crnkovic spent many days volunteering at her children's school in the library, concession stand and at school functions.

Left to cherish beautiful memories are her children Duane Crnkovic, Elizabeth Ann Crnkovic Goelden and Marsha Crnkovic Everett; grandchildren Frank Johnson, Rodney Crnkovic, Dara Martin and husband Jeremy Martin, Christina Copeland and husband Adam Hofslund, and Justin Goelden and wife Rebeca Goelden; great grandchildren Krystal and Hailey Martin; and cousin/spiritual sister, Reba Jean Clark Barnett.

Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, March 15th from 5 - 7 p.m. and Wednesday, March 16th from 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-4334. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 16th at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church,1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118.

Pallbearers are Frank Johnson, Justin Goelden, Adam Hofslund, Jeff Crnkovic, Mike Jones and Don Jones with Honorary Pallbearer Rodney Crnkovic.

The Crnkovic family would like to thank all our family and friends that have been supportive. We are grateful to the staff of Montclair Assisted Living and extend special thanks to Dr. David Abdehou, Renee Matheny, Melanie, Amanda, Jimmie, Lorraine, JoAnne, Sue, Ledoria, Sherry, Butch, Delores, Dorothy, Danielle, Pearl, Jasmine, Valkyrie, Tanka, Glenn, Doris, Sharon, Willie Mae, Kitchen Staff, Rachel as her sitter in the hospital and all others not mentioned by name but whom we appreciative the kindness and care they provided for our mother. We also extend a thank you to the physicians, nurses and staff at Willis Knighton Pierremont, Lifecare and Heritage Manor Stratmore.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Castaway Ministries, P.O. Box 17629, Shreveport, LA 71138 or Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church,1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118.

You may share words of comfort with the family by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com

(Published in Shreveport Times from March 13 to March 15, 2016)

Hellen married Frank Crnkovic Nov 1949. Frank (son of Vastroslav Edward Slavko Ignac Crnkovic and Frazine Ebarb) was born 16 Aug 1926, Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Mar 2012, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 7 Mar 2012, Centuries Memorial Park - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. D.E. Crnkovic
2. E.A. Crnkovic
3. M.E. Crnkovic