The Oklahoman
02-02-1972
p.29
CRAVENS
Nean, 5020 NW 20, Age 65.
Services 3 PM Wednesday,
in Merritt Chapel. Grave-
side services Thursday
2 PM, Fairlawn Cemetery,
Hutchinson, Kansas.
Directed by Bill Merritt
Funeral Service.
Born Nena Yvonne Cravens, she was a dance instructor (ballet, jazz, tap) from about 1920 until late 1950's and a general all-around character. During the 30's, 40's and early 50's she was a Toby player, dancer, acrobat, and played drum & ukelele in a vaudeville style tent show circuit, traveling with a troupe known as Standley Players based in Oklahoma City. After she left entertainment activity, she taught dance until about 1958, after which she employed herself as an antiques dealer at The Rk, Oklahoma City. Cause of death, multiple ruptured aneurisms.
02-02-1972
p.29
CRAVENS
Nean, 5020 NW 20, Age 65.
Services 3 PM Wednesday,
in Merritt Chapel. Grave-
side services Thursday
2 PM, Fairlawn Cemetery,
Hutchinson, Kansas.
Directed by Bill Merritt
Funeral Service.
Born Nena Yvonne Cravens, she was a dance instructor (ballet, jazz, tap) from about 1920 until late 1950's and a general all-around character. During the 30's, 40's and early 50's she was a Toby player, dancer, acrobat, and played drum & ukelele in a vaudeville style tent show circuit, traveling with a troupe known as Standley Players based in Oklahoma City. After she left entertainment activity, she taught dance until about 1958, after which she employed herself as an antiques dealer at The Rk, Oklahoma City. Cause of death, multiple ruptured aneurisms.
The Oklahoman
02-02-1972
p.29
CRAVENS
Nean, 5020 NW 20, Age 65.
Services 3 PM Wednesday,
in Merritt Chapel. Grave-
side services Thursday
2 PM, Fairlawn Cemetery,
Hutchinson, Kansas.
Directed by Bill Merritt
Funeral Service.
Born Nena Yvonne Cravens, she was a dance instructor (ballet, jazz, tap) from about 1920 until late 1950's and a general all-around character. During the 30's, 40's and early 50's she was a Toby player, dancer, acrobat, and played drum & ukelele in a vaudeville style tent show circuit, traveling with a troupe known as Standley Players based in Oklahoma City. After she left entertainment activity, she taught dance until about 1958, after which she employed herself as an antiques dealer at The Rk, Oklahoma City. Cause of death, multiple ruptured aneurisms.
02-02-1972
p.29
CRAVENS
Nean, 5020 NW 20, Age 65.
Services 3 PM Wednesday,
in Merritt Chapel. Grave-
side services Thursday
2 PM, Fairlawn Cemetery,
Hutchinson, Kansas.
Directed by Bill Merritt
Funeral Service.
Born Nena Yvonne Cravens, she was a dance instructor (ballet, jazz, tap) from about 1920 until late 1950's and a general all-around character. During the 30's, 40's and early 50's she was a Toby player, dancer, acrobat, and played drum & ukelele in a vaudeville style tent show circuit, traveling with a troupe known as Standley Players based in Oklahoma City. After she left entertainment activity, she taught dance until about 1958, after which she employed herself as an antiques dealer at The Rk, Oklahoma City. Cause of death, multiple ruptured aneurisms.
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