That's my Mama! You would never guess that she struck fear in the hearts of even the largest convicts! I heard stories from the time she was a Correctional officer that I found hard to believe but found to be true. She was born July 17th 1945 and passed away in the morning of September 4th 2025. She was a single mother and busted her butt for me and my sisters to give us what she could and keep a roof over our heads. She is loved and will be missed and there will never be another like her! I've gone down broken roads in my journey through life and would never be where I am without her support and at times tough love when necessary I am grateful for the Mom i was given and couldn't be more amazed by the woman she was. Thank you Mama for everything I love you

Etta Crocker Obituary

The family of Etta Lois Crocker of Napa is saddened to announce her passing on September 3rd at the age of 80 years. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She leaves this world but graces us all with a legacy of warmth, compassion and most of all love.

Etta was a Napa High School class of 1963 graduate. She was active in the Napa High Band as a flutist, and passionate about theatre and drama. She later studied at Napa Valley Community college where she was the first woman to be enrolled in the Napa Police Academy. She was a dispatcher for the Napa Police Department, St. Helena Police Department as well as a Correctional Officer at Napa County Department of Corrections. During her tenure at Corrections, she was a loyal and trusted employee. The majority of her time at Corrections was spent in the Work Furlough Center, where she coordinated work hour releases, and indoor activities. She took her job seriously, but also provided compassion, guidance, advisory and mentorship as she supervised the inmates. While exercising control and rapport, she was respected by both staff and inmates.

Etta is survived by her brother Charlie Fowler, daughters Dale O'Shaughnessy (Glover), Arwen Lonberger (Crocker), and her son Mark Crocker. Grandchildren Allie O'Shaughnessy, Andrew O'Shaughnessy, Jacob France, Abigail France, Bailey Brown (Crocker), Sierra, Mark and Dominic Crocker, and Great Grand Children, Aubrey Schaublin, Milo France, Rhea and Thalia Bown.

Etta was raised to always care for family and embodied that value throughout her life. Etta was a true cornerstone of the Napa Community and will be forever remembered for her strength, compassion, and unwavering love. She will never be forgotten.