CRYSTAL GATLING was born on January 10, 1972 in Baltimore, Maryland

at Provident Hospital. Her earthly life expired April 19, 2022.

The Blossoming Life was celebrated by her proud parents the late Laura

Pompey-Gatling and the late Chauncey Gatling.

The Beginning

A gift of love and absolute joy of a healthy baby girl (Crystal), The mystery

of life a baby girl so unique, a little tiny miracle so innocent and sweet.

Treasured Moments

Crystal affectionately known (NeNe) was the heart beat of the family and

the glue that kept them all together. She loved her children dearly, and

shared a special bond with her brothers, nieces and nephews, and was like

a mother figure to the neighborhood. Crystal was a God fearing, praying.

sophisticated, phenomenal lady, with a big heart. She was selfless and very

outspoken. She say what she mean and mean what she say. Her heart was

astonishing, she made everyone feel accepted and loved. She enjoyed life to

the fullest and looked forward to going on trips with her best friend Leslie.

She loved to give family gatherings and mastered at cooking and baking. To

know her was to love her, and we will cherish her memories forever.

Her Path

Crystal received her education from Baltimore City Public Schools. Her

career path led her to be a quality control technician at various plants

including Coca Cola where she worked there for three years ultimately

leading her to supervisor at Becton and Dickinson. Crystal was a dedicated

foster care parent for over ten years. Her passion allowed her to love, guide,

and provide a good home within a loving environment for each of the

children. Crystal love and compassion extended to taking guardianship of

her great nephew Dante Davis Jr. in whom she loved and raised him like

a son and also her daughter Jedayah Gatling becoming the youngest of her

children at the age of five months old. Crystal love for children exceeded a

little further and in 2019 she extended her home as the founder and director

of Lyttleton's Family daycare..

Loved Ones to Receive Crystal Gatling in Glory

Received by God first: mother, Laura Gatling; father, Chauncey Gatling;

brother, Wayne (Tater) Pompey; nephew, Dante Davis Sr.

Cherished Memories

Son, Shawn Holbrook Jr.; two daughters, Brittany Holbrook and Jedayah

Gatling; one grandson, Ashton Holbrook (the love of her life); three

brothers, Warren Pompey Sr., Keith Pompey and Paul (Joe) Scroggins; aunt,

Gail McCray; three nephews, Warren (Tic) Pompey Jr., Brandon Pompey,

and Corey Pompey; niece, Kona Pompey; five great-nephews, Dante Jr.,

Khalil, Kimoni, Peyton and Ayden; three great-nieces, Tiyona, Amarni, and

K'mari; godmother, Lilly Mae Scott; two godchildren, Dontel Washington

and Autumn

"Crystal" Pompey; three best friends, Leslie McCray, Sherah

(Buffy) Robertson and Shawn Lee; four sisterly bonds with Yvonne (Cricket)

Evans, Brenda Febles, Sharone Clark and Chandra Spencer; and a host of

cousins, friends and other loved ones.