of Rosie, AR

January 27, 1944 - January 12, 2024

Pat Crutcher Simmons, 79 of Rosie died Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born at home in Rosie on January 27, 1944 to William Daniel Crutcher and Ora Albertie Brewer Crutcher.

She was a member of Rosie Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school to children for over 50 years and also enjoyed leading the kids and youth choir. She worked at Southside school for 34 years where she most loved teaching the kids to read and enjoyed being a Girl Scouts Leader. She worked the concession stand and her hamburgers were known as the best around. She enjoyed attending all Southside School sports and activities especially if her daughters and grandchildren were involved. She raised two daughters and welcomed five beloved grandchildren She was a devoted mother and Nana whose greatest joy in life was the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.

She enjoyed working in her flower beds and was a gifted decorator with a special talent for arranging flowers. She was particularly gifted with cooking delicious food and her chocolate candies were loved by all. Especially known for her Christmas Chocolate Turtles, homemade Sourdough bread, canned jellies and so much more. Her house always smelled delicious and she always had food to share. She enjoyed cooking and sharing with others, whether it was a person in need or just because she was always cooking special meals and delivering them. She believed in service and love and she lived it every day.

She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Blake of Connecticut and Dana Millikin (Jake) of Southside five grandchildren Josh Millikin (Madi) of Southside, Zachary Blake of Connecticut, Abigail Millikin of Southside, Caroline Blake of Connecticut and Alex Blake of Connecticut

Proceeded in death by her siblings Dan Crutcher of Rosie, Irene Simpson of Batesville, Myrtle Burge of Jonesboro, Willene Self of Batesville, Addie Fike of Rosie, Ed Crutcher of Rosie, Louise Rutledge of Huff, Annetta Kelly of Batesville, Billy Crutcher of Oil Trough and Bobby Crutcher of Rosie.

Pallbearers are Josh Millikin, Zachary Blake, Alex Blake, David Fike, Keith Crutcher, and Mike Crutcher.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Rosie Baptist Church with Bro. Farrell Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Kyler Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm prior to the service.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com