Crystal M. Essex

June 19, 1932 - October 18, 2020

Crystal M. Essex, 88, of Huntington, died at 7:27 am Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Crystal was born on June 19, 1932 in Huntington County, the daughter of Verne Hiner and Mary (Hoover) Hiner. She graduated from Lancaster High School 1950 and married George E. Essex on October 20, 1953 in Indianapolis; George preceded her in death on August 14, 1991. She retired from Mallory Controls in Indianapolis, IN after 44 years of service, and then retired from Pittsboro Elementary School in 2012 after 10 years. Crystal was a member of the Pittsboro Baptist Church, and she loved to work puzzles. Survivors include her Two Step-daughters, Barbara Sparks of Waldren, IN, Becky (John) Selzer of Goldsbora, NC; Brother, Charles (Shirley) Hiner of Ft. Wayne, IN; Sister, Dorothy Andrews of Criderville, OH; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Father, Verne Hiner, Mother, Mary Hiner, Husband, George E. Essex, Step-Son, William Essex, Brother, Homer F. Hiner, Sister, Marjorie Tubbs, and Brother, Earl Hiner. Burial will be in Mounts Runn Cemetery, Boone County, IN on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 2:30 pm Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Crystal to the Pittsboro Baptist Church, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Crystal M Essex.