Crystal Dawn (Ellis) Fox, age 41, passed away June 23, 2020 in Gilbert, AZ. Loving mother to
Camryn Fox and wife to Eric Fox. Beloved daughter of Cindy (Dempsey) and Mark Ellis.
Loyal sister of Mark Ellis and Jaymee Ellis. Affectionate granddaughter to Mary Freeman and
late Lowell Freeman, Elsie and Peter Ellis, and Rose and Ed Gerding
She was also a loving cousin, niece, and friend to many.
Crystal was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. Described by all as a wonderful woman who was
vibrant in all that she did. She was the winner of Miss North Royalton in 1996 and graduated
from North Royalton High School in 1997. Crystal attended Ohio University and completed her
Bachelor’s degree in Education in 2001. Thus began her consistent love of all things related to
the OU Bobcats and her first encounter with her soon to be husband, Eric Fox. Crystal and Eric
were wed on February 5, 2005 in front of friends and family at St. James Catholic Church, and
celebrated at Jacob's field . Her most treasured day was April 26, 2006 when her daughter,
Camryn Rose Fox, was born. Camryn sharing in many of her mother’s dynamic traits including
a passion for music, dance, cheer, friends and fun.
Crystal graduated from Cleveland State University with her Masters in Adult Learning and
Development. Her success and natural talent in training and education led her to frequent
promotions at State Farm and opportunities in Ohio, Nebraska and finally Arizona.
Crystal was known to her close circle as ever loyal, ever compassionate and ever kind. To know
her was to have a friend for life.
Services held at Ripepi Funeral Home
5762 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129
on Monday July 6, 2020 from 3-7 P.M.
Final Goodbye held at Heavenly Hill Farm
18375 State Road, North Royalton, OH 44133
on Tuesday July 7, 2020 3-7 P.M.