of Searcy, AR
June 6, 1932 - June 6, 2018
Thrisa ''Blanche'' Crouch passed away on June 6, 2018, in Searcy, Arkansas on her 86th birthday. She was married for 64 years to her beloved husband the Reverend David D. Crouch.
Born in Marianna, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Leslie and Terah Turner. She graduated Barton High School in 1949 at age sixteen and then the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis in 1952. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Memphis and Jackson, TN; Savannah, GA; Harlingen and Ft Worth, TX; Helena, Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Warren, and Searcy, Arkansas. An answered prayer, she loved her work for Dr. Clark Fincher at the Searcy Medical Center from 1980 until her retirement in 1997.
Blanche was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy for forty-six years. She was a Christian known for being loving and kind, and serving in the church and community. Family was Blanche's pride and joy.
Blanche is survived by her loving husband Bro. David D. Crouch; four daughters, Janet (Richard) Wentz of Maumelle, AR, Joy (Tim) Freel of Nashville, AR, Karen (Kent) Coulter of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, Amy (Shawn) Durham of Searcy; ten grandchildren Hope Freel (John) Wofford, Zach (Catherine) Durham, Taylor Wentz (John Mark) Burgess, Molly Freel, Austin Durham, Tyler and Meredith Parker, Ellen, Will, and Anna Coulter; a sister Maxine (Wesley) Moore of Panama City, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Terah Turner; three brothers Roy (Jo), James, and Paul Turner; seven sisters Ione (Cecil) Billingsley, Helen Turner, Ruby (Joe) Woosley, Anne (James) Ryals, Lane (Bill) Witt, Florence Turner, and Jane Turner.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 7, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.; the funeral service will be held on June 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. all at First Baptist Church in Searcy. A burial will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in West Helena, Arkansas.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the many friends and family who called, sent cards, and brought food; as well as to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Unity Hospital, Summit Hospice, and Dr. Clark Fincher for their wonderful care and support in Blanche's final days. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Searcy or The CALL of Howard County, P. O. Box 1, Nashville, AR 71852.
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9 Condolence(s)
Dora Dean WIlf & Jake Wilf
Friday, June 8, 2018
The Crouch's were wonderful neighbors in our neighborhood and Bro. David and Blanche our some of finest Christian examples. Blanche was always checking on folks and helping in anyway she could. Please cherish the wonderful memories of this wonderful Christian lady.
Love and prayers during this time and the days ahead
Dora Dean and Jake Wilf
Don Moore
Thursday, June 7, 2018
What a magnificent woman, wife, mother, Christian, friend and servant--Jesus said such servants would be "the greatest of all." We have all been blessed by her sweet spirit and encouraging words. David and girls, you know how blessed you have been which gives you an idea of how lost or empty you may feel without her. Our prayers are with you, dear people! We love you all and highly respect the roll you have played in the Kingdom of God for these many years.
Don and Nita Moore, Retired Executive Director, Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Angel Davis Cross
Thursday, June 7, 2018
So sad to hear of Blanche's passing. She was a wonderful lady. When I told Mother, she was shocked. Blanche wad a great friend to her when you lived in El Dorado. May your family be blessed by sweet memories of her in the days and years ahead.
Angel
Bill Martin
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Our prayers go out to the Crouch family. Blanch Crouch was a remarkable lady. She provided a fine example of integrity, strength, commitment and love. She leaves behind a gift of her daughters and their families . She leaves the world a better place for those whose lives she touched. With respect, admiration and
love. Bill Martin and family
Andy Laney
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Our prayers are with the Crouch family. She is such a loving lady with a sweet spirit. We enjoyed our times with your family in service at FBC Searcy and her service at our local doctor. Once, she even took time to come out to the car and give me shot when I was too sick to walk into the clinic. A wonderful lady and she is with her Saviour and Lord. We will meet again.
Janet Williams
Thursday, June 7, 2018
What a wonderful legacy! Grateful for an amazing example of God's love! Blessings to your family!
Byron L Woosley
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Love you Aunt Blanche
Always
Renee Bitely Hoover
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Love and prayers during this time. Mrs. Crouch was a blessing to everyone during her time on this earth.
Lindsey Lorence
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Janet and Family: What a wonderful tribute to your precious Mom. She both loved well and was well loved! We are praying for God to send his supernatural and deep peace during this surreal time when we are separated from those we love. Thankfully, it is not forever. We love you! Rick, Lindsey, Luke, and Gabe Lorence