Susan Edith Crumrine

Susan Edith Crumrine, 69, passed away peacefully in her home on October 14, 2026.

Mrs. Crumrine was born on September 26, 1957, in Paris, Texas, to TD Wells and Mary Helen Thymian Wells. Susan married the love of her life James R. Crumrine on July 6, 1985, at St. Philips Episcopal Church in Beeville.

Mrs. Crumrine was a retired music teacher whose career spanned 41 years with BISD and St. Philips Episcopal School. Through those decades in the classroom, she taught thousands of wonderful students and made a meaningful difference in their lives through her dedication to music education. Teaching was one of her proudest accomplishments, and it reflected the generosity, patience, and warmth that so many knew in her.

Music remained one of Susan’s great joys throughout her life. She also found happiness in gardening and collecting Santas, interests that brought beauty, charm, and personality to her home. She treasured traveling, valued the gift of great friends

Susan was an active and engaged member of her community. She was a member of the Rosetta Club, Rotary Club, Wednesday Luncheon Club, PA Roundtable, St. Philips Vestry, BPS Credit Union, BEA, and the Wacky Widows Group. In each of these circles, she shared her kindness and companionship, building lasting connections with those around her.

Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Helen Wells; her father, TD Wells; her husband, James R. Crumrine; her aunt, Edith Wells; and her brothers, Tom Wells and Paul Wells.

She is survived by her sister, Virginia Payne, sister in laws; Lynn Wells and Rusty Wells; nephews, Shannon Payne, Thomas Wells, Damon Wells; nieces, Charlotte Wells and Elizabeth Wells; adopted nephews, Jacob Salvagno and Dillon Salvagno. She is also survived by a host of other relatives, friends, and colleagues.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Susan will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 o’clock at St. Philips Episcopal Church with Fr. Andrew Green officiating.

Mrs. Crumrine will be remembered with affection and gratitude by her family, friends, colleagues, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her life’s work, her friendships, and the love she shared with others will remain a lasting part of her legacy.

Don’t put things off. Work hard then enjoy the benefits. – SEC

In lieu of floral arrangements and customary remembrances, the family requests memorial gifts in memory of Susan be directed to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church or St. Philip’s Episcopal School.