Burla Austin, age 58, died on April 15, 2020, at her home in Texline, Texas.
In consideration of the national pandemic emergency, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of family and friends, private burial in the Texline Cemetery will take place in the coming days. Arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton, New Mexico.
Burla Austin was born on August 24, 1961, in Clayton, New Mexico to Archie Victor “Pete” Crumpton and Vera Leola (Webster) Crumpton. Burla married Rick Austin on July 24, 2001, in Cimarron, New Mexico. Burla loved to crochet and quilt, she made numerous afghans and throws for the nursing home residents and she made baby blankets for her grandchildren. She also loved to work in her yard. Burla was preceded in death by her parents.
SURVIVORS:
HUSBAND: Rick Austin of Texline, Texas.
2 DAUGHTERS: Christina Pogue and her husband Michael of Amarillo, Texas and Erika Badillo and her husband Eric of Dalhart, Texas.
1 SISTER: Rhonda Holman and her husband Johnny of Sedan, New Mexico.
6 GRANDCHILDREN: Quenten Lopez and his wife Brianna of Wells, Nevada, Cesar Martinez and his wife Bri and Trevor Pogue and his wife Sadie all of Amarillo, Texas, Nicolete Martinez of Clayton, New Mexico, and Estria Badillo and Xavier Badillo both of Dalhart, Texas.
6 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
