Crystal Hornbuckle Bee

ReflectisÊofÊLife Crystal Deniece Hornbuckle was the first of two children born to the union of Carl Hornbuckle and Shirley Anthony on March 24, 1973, in Fort Worth, Texas. E ARLY L IFE & E DUCATION Crystal gave her life to Christ at an early age at Harvey Avenue Baptist Church. She received her education through Fort Worth ISD, where she formed many lifelong friendships and began building the joyful, loving personality she would carry throughout her life. A L IFE R EMEMBERED Crystal was known for her infectious joy—her laughter, her silliness, and her playful spirit that could brighten anyone’s day. She had a gift for making people feel at ease, offering kindness without hesitation and love without limits. To know Crystal was to experience warmth, humor, and genuine compassion. After a courageous battle with cancer, Crystal Deniece Hornbuckle-Bee, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 52. God gently called her name and welcomed her home. Crystal is preceded in death by her father, Carl Hornbuckle Sr., and her baby brother, Carl Hornbuckle Jr. She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving mother, Shirley Hornbuckle; her three children, Kirsten Hornbuckle, Darrell Caldwell Jr., and Haley Bee; and her two cherished grandsons, Dayton and Dalton Caldwell. She is also remembered with love by a host of family members, friends, and all who were touched by her beautiful spirit. Crystal’s legacy lives on in the laughter she inspired, the love she shared, and the memories she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed, yet her light will continue to shine in all who knew her..

ORDER OF Celebrati F RIDAY , N OVEMBER 21, 2025 |11:00 AM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME 5701 E. L OOP 820 S OUTH .—F ORT W ORTH , T EXAS 76119 L AMONT O WENS , O FFICIATING

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Brittany Brown—Riddick

Old Testament Lawrence Rice New Testament Billy Henderson Jr.

Lamont Owens

Golden Gate Directors

To My Sweet Daughter,

Every single day, I thank God for the gift of you. You brought so much light into my life - with your kind heart and your joyful laughter. Watching you grow into a beautiful young woman and a mother of the greatest blessing of my life. No matter all the mistakes and some bad decisions in your life, that’s what humans do as we are not perfect. But you were and will always be my little girl. The one I held in my arms—the one I prayed for and the one I will always love and carry you close to my heart. I Love You,

I missed you today. I will miss you tomorrow. Tears in my eyes And a heart full of sorrow. I hold on to the memories of great times we had. I grieve for what I lost, But I am grateful For what I had.

Acknowledgement During these trying hours, the presence of friends, family and loved ones have been one our sustaining elements. Your prayers have increased our faith. Your words have encouraged our sad hearts. Your presence has given us an arm to lean on. Your food has helped us to maintain our strength, the fragrance of flowers, the gifts, the thought of every card, the visits and the phone calls added a touch of beauty to a setting that was full of gloom and because of you the burden that seemed so heavy is lighter now . The Family ActiveÊPallbearers Maurice Brown Christopher Henderson Kaleb Bell Sydney Hornbuckle Samuel Craft Terrance Davis HoraryÊPallbearers Floyd Anthony Darrell Caldwell Jr. Marcus Anthony Jordan Livingston Sanford Crayton Jr. Osh Crayton FinalÊRestingÊPlace Cedar Hill Memorial Park Arlington, TX

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