Kristen Alexandra Croxton Obituary (1986

Ms. Kristen Alexandra Croxton, age 34, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on August 15, 1986 in Madison, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of Garry Wayne and Rebecca "Becky" Jane Ogburn Croxton. Raised in Jefferson County and the Hanover community, Kristen graduated from Southwestern High School in 2005 where she excelled in art. Four years later, she graduated from Hanover College with degrees in studio art and art history. The recipient of the Greiner Art Award, she strived as a student. Her Senior Project merited permanent display honors in the college art gallery. To enhance her art expertise and style even more, she later took industrial technology classes at Ivy Tech Community College. Kristen was a loving mother to her son Kota who was born on October 13, 2009. The mother-son team was extremely close and she devoted her life to his upbringing and care. She instilled her passion for life, evident in Kota's outgoing personality. Her legacy will live on through him. She considered Kota the best and most important thing in her life and always endeavored to provide her young son with new experiences, such as piano lessons, zoo trips, soccer and other sports. She nurtured friendships and took him to church, with hopes to instill faith in God which will certainly be a comfort in his grief. Most importantly, Kristen promoted family interaction. Kota is surrounded by a close-knit family, thanks to his mom making sure the unit remained a core support group and a huge part of his life. She was a self-proclaimed freelance artist. She painted as a hobby and found the endeavor very therapeutic. As her family and friends can attest, Kristen was always sharing and gifting her artwork, plus professionalizing it in many ways. She frequently conducted art classes for children as well as Wine & Canvas sessions at a local gallery. Her art has graced a number of galleries and local establishments, presently including Bad Apple Mac's and Central Hotel where patrons frequently purchase her work. In addition, she served as a consultant for local projects, including customized wall murals, and most recently a custom boat design. Although Kristen loved focusing on art, she doubled as a dedicated employee at Jendy's Pizzeria in Hanover. A member of Madison Art Club since 2005, Kristen also illustrated a children's book series, Healing Feelings, authored by Patrice Joy. The three books were geared for families, K-12 school projects, home school students, special-education activities, autistic and dyslexic individuals, mental health professionals, boy/girl scouts, church curriculum, juvenile delinquency, rehabilitation and camp programs. Benefits frequently attributed to the series and Kristen's accompanying art entailed * less stress * improved health * stable moods * more energy * restful sleep * enhanced communication * improved reading and learning skills and * more peace and joy in life. Full of light and love, Kristen exuded a contagious, positive outlook, always helping others less fortunate. Many times, she quietly provided food and shelter, a ride, a piece of her art, a listening ear and always a caring heart. She expected nothing in return and always put the needs of others before her own. Her free-spirit personality was enviable. She loved to be outdoors, where she could enjoy nature with her beloved canine companion Tommy following along. She loved photography and playing the guitar, whimsical and spiritual pastimes that she was learning on her own. She once commented, "When I pray, I don't bow my head, I raise my hands to the sky and thank God above with the song in my heart, usually Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, on my guitar." Kristen, a devout Christian, was a follower of Jesus. Her faith was abundantly present in her daily outreach with family and friends, personal social media and works of art. She deeply valued her membership with Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown Madison and her church families at Mt. Byrd Christian Church in Milton, Kentucky and Hanover Baptist Church in Hanover, Indiana. Kristen passed away in a car accident Sunday, February 14, 2021 near her parents' home in Milton, Kentucky. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Kristen will be missed by her loving her son, Kota Bear Croxton Perry of Milton, Kentucky; her heartbroken parents, Garry and Becky Ogburn Croxton of Milton, Kentucky; her companion, Jason Davis of Trimble County, Kentucky; her maternal grandmother, Olivene Ogburn of Carrollton, Kentucky; her loving sisters, Misty Cassady and her husband Jerrell "J.C." of Fishers, Indiana, DeAndra Good Taylor and her husband, Joshua of Erlanger, Kentucky; her loving brother, Anthony Scott Good and his wife, Amanda of Grand Forks, North Dakota; her nieces and nephews, Robert Good, Cora Spieth, Kiernyn Cassady, Kyan Cassady, Risden Cassady, Mary Taylor and London Taylor; her uncles and her aunts, David Ogburn of Carrollton, Kentucky, Wesley and Brenda Ogburn of Eminence, Kentucky, Doncella Butters of Madison, Indiana, Anna Ogburn of Gustine, Kentucky, Dawn and Frank Ongkiko of Plainfield, Illinois, Wilma Stone Holliday of Winchester, Kentucky, Ricky and Christy Graham of Wichita Falls, Texas, Bobby and Colleen Graham of North Dakota, Steve Graham of Fairfield, Kentucky; her great aunts and her great uncles, Carrie Ogburn of North Carolina, Jerry Beech and Dinah Handlon of Madison, Indiana, Linda and Dale Burchfield of Texas, Thelma and Lyndon Ricketts of Turner Station, Kentucky; her cousins, Jonathan, Luke, Caleb, Josh, and Jake Ogburn, Bethany Ogburn Wilfong, Christina Butters, Andy and Jennife Parks, and Lilly, Mario and Mica Ongkiko; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Grant Ogburn, died September 27, 1993, her paternal grandparents, Donald Ryan Croxton, died September 15, 2009 and Daisy Irene Beech Croxton, died May 25, 2014, her uncle, Roger Ogburn, her aunt, Linda Lou Croxton. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., by Bro. Aaron Snelling at the Hanover Baptist Church, 151 West Main Street in Hanover, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Brooksburg Cemetery in Brooksburg, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Hanover Baptist Church, 151 West Main Street in Hanover, Indiana MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Kristen Croxton Remembrance Fund. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. 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