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Crystal Gayle Wheeler

Passed 06/12/2025

Obituary For Crystal Gayle Wheeler

Crystal Gayle Wheeler, 35 yrs old of Durham, NC gained her wings June 12, 2025.

She is survived by her beautiful children Noah Garcia, Isabella Salmon and precious Hayden Salmon. One sister Lauren Hobgood, her mother Terry Shearin and step father Alan of Oxford NC. She was blessed with 2 sets of parents Debra and Doug Brinkley of Durham. They loved and cared for her like their own.

Crystal graduated from Kestrel Heights of Durham. She loved God and her children dearly.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.


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Crystal you touched so many people's life with your humor, laugh and smile. I'll never forget our trip to NYC and Boston, those were some of the best days on my life. You will be greatly missed by your family and friends.

Jon Sorgi

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.

Jeff Phillips

Your legacy will forever live on through your children. Ive always loved you no matter what. Spread your wings fly high. I know your at peace. GOD has you now your soul is free. I know you will continue to watch over your kids. You will forever be remembered and loved. Carry that with you on your new journey in the house of the lord. We will continue to pray for your mom & dad for God to help heal the wounds that are so deep. We pray God holds them tight and helps give them some sort of healing Your loss will forever leave a hole no parent should ever feel it's not how the circle of life id meant to happen. Sending you.love and peace. Debra ,& Doug even though ot seems the burden seems so heavy now Know God has you and so do many others please reach out and ask I love you forever and always Tammy

Tammy brinkley

Your legacy will forever live on through your children. Ive always loved you no matter what. Spread your wings fly high. I know your at peace. GOD has you now your soul is free. I know you will continue to watch over your kids. You will forever be remembered and loved. Carry that with you on your new journey in the house of the lord. We will continue to pray for your mom & dad for God to help heal the wounds that are so deep. We pray God holds them tight and helps give them some sort of healing Your loss will forever leave a hole no parent should ever feel it's not how the circle of life id meant to happen. Sending you.love and peace. Debra ,& Doug even though ot seems the burden seems so heavy now Know God has you and so do many others please reach out and ask I love you forever and always Tammy

Tammy brinkley

Remember meeting you at Kestrel and seeing you before school in Nortel parking lot. You are truly missed and thought of. I'm sorry that I couldn't stop this from happening. I just dropped you off and since have been calling you to check on you and tell you I loved you so much. I see you soon. Watch over us and get your beauty sleep. 😍😘

Jeremy Glover

I remember Crystal as the lively young girl that my mom dubbed "Crystal the Pistol". Deborah and Doug, I know you poured your heart into helping Crystal, and she could always count on the two of you. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.

Janet McDonald

My beautiful daughter was a kind soul. She loved her children dearly. Crystal prayed everyday 🙏. Mama will miss our daily talks and my Hi mom, I love you memes. Soar high baby girl

Terry Shearin

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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