Obituary of Adelina Pena Crisp

Crisp, Adelina Pena “Tina,” passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on November 20, 2019. Born on August 23, 1934.  Pre-deceased by the love of her life, husband Dave Crisp, and survived by her children, Charlie (Taryl), Mike and Debbie (Jay); grandsons Aaron and Bryan (Crystal); great-grandchildren Cayden, Alyssa and Alexis; brother Gilbert Pena (Carol); and many nieces and nephews. Tina proudly served in the United States Air Force. After settling in St. Petersburg with her family in 1968, she became a savvy businesswoman. She loved to dance and was a masterful seamstress. She greeted everyone she met with a straightforward, no-nonsense attitude and presence. Tina - a feisty, fiery little Mexican gal - would speak her piece, like it or not. Yet we knew that any advice or direction she gave came from a heart of pure gold. Meanwhile, she always defended the poor, the needy and anyone less fortunate. Apart from her family, serving for many years with the Pinellas County Veterans Council Honor Guard numbered among her proudest accomplishments, honoring our nation’s veterans well into her seventies. A funeral service will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery at 10:30 AM on January 24, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Pinellas County Veterans Council Honor Guard, 6530 68th Street N, Pinellas Park 33781.