The late James “Clif” Clifton and Michelle along with Sonny and Ann Lyons of Mooreville, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Valarie Joan Clifton to Brooks Joseph Crabtree, son of Milo and Donna Crabtree of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Ted and Debi Roman of Starkville, Mississippi and father of Bella Joy Crabtree of Starkville.
The bride elect is the granddaughter of Jimmy and Annette Clifton of Iuka, Mississippi and Mitchell and Kathy Savery of Tupelo, Mississippi and the late Joan Savery.
Mr. Crabtree is the grandson of William and Marilyn Crabtree of Mobile Alabama and the late Mary Jane Crabtree; the late James Jones of Silver Creek, Mississippi and his wife, Carolyn; and Jerry Bergman and the late Earlene Bergman of Fairhope, Alabama.
The bride elect is a 2003 graduate of Mooreville High School and received her Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree from Itawamba Community College in 2007. She is presently employed at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi.
The prospective groom graduated from Starkville High School in 2002. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Mississippi State University in 2008. Mr. Crabtree is currently employed at Philadelphia High School as a teacher and coach.
The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony. A reception will take place on March 4, 2016.