Kathyrn Crockard

Kathryn Taylor Crockard, 89, passed away on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born July 9, 1936, in Rocksprings, Texas, and grew up alongside her sister Dorothy Jo before the family moved to Uvalde. She graduated from Uvalde High School in 1954 and earned an academic scholarship to Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where she played bass clarinet in the university band.

A natural athlete and musician, she competed in basketball and softball and was honored as a drum majorette. She married Ward Orman Crockard in Uvalde in 1957. She began her teaching career in 1972, teaching 2nd and 3rd grade, computer science, and special education in Uvalde, retiring in 1991. She was beloved by her students, who speak warmly of her to this day.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Dorothy Elizabeth Taylor, her husband Ward, her sister Dorothy Jo Stotts, and her son Colin Coy Crockard. She is survived by her sons Ralph Taylor and Coby Craig, grandchildren Hendrix Eagle and Cristin Nicole, and 3 great-grandchildren Sage Henson, Zayven Henson, and A'Mya Harris, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation and service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Uvalde Methodist Church, followed by a small graveside service and reception. Pallbearers will include Lynn Stotts, Daymon Stotts Jr., Charlie Mendeke, Clinton Luce, Roy Routh, and Hendrix Eagle Crockard.