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.
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19 Condolence(s)
Deana Wyatt
Friday, January 19, 2024
Lisa, thinking of all of you. Everyone loved your sweet momma.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Thursday, January 18, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Regina Creekmore Weaver
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
I am sooo sorry to read of Pat's passing. She's the last of the crew, I guess, that worked for Kelly Auctions - I started working with her and she taught me so much about talking with folks, taking their money and making sure they got off the site with their belongings. She knew just about everybody in town, it seemed. Hugs and warm memories for all of her family - she loved you all more than you will ever know. Family was one of the main things that we'd talk about some days. Family and her hopes and dreams for you all.
Pam Hix
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Lisa, Dana and family,
So sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your mother.
Prayers for all of you at this difficult time.
Pam
Pam Hix
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Lisa, Dana and family,
So sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your mother.
Prayers for all of you at this difficult time.
Pam
Pam Hix
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Lisa, Dana and family,
So sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your mother.
Prayers for all of you at this difficult time.
Pam
Dianne Evans Kimbrough
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Ms Pat passing keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
Jody
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Went t to Southside from start to finish always thought a lot of ms Simmons
Kimha Tran
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
My very condolences to the family and very sorry for your loss …. My prayers are always with you and the family
Nancy Jayroe
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
My Sweet Dana, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with you.
Verna Mae Foster
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. All my prayers and sympathy to her family and friend. Rest now in the arms of God Miss you cousin.
Tim and Ruth Stewart
Monday, January 15, 2024
I was saddened to hear of Pat's passing. I always enjoyed our time together when I taught at Southside. Tim and Ruth Stewart.
Wayde thomas
Monday, January 15, 2024
Sorry for your loss
Abby Barker
Monday, January 15, 2024
Ms.Pat was so special. She welcomed me with open arms when I started at Southside and was so kind to me through the years. She made the best cookies and brought them to us even after she retired. Such a wonderful person and kind soul.
Marty Melton
Monday, January 15, 2024
Lisa and Dana I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always a wonderful person and friend. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Kerri Hightower Franks
Monday, January 15, 2024
MS. SImmons had so much patience with children. She was a great Girl Scout leader. Loved making crafts with her. She made girls scouts so much fun: Charlie Brown play, the pond with frogs and tadpoles, the big easter egg made out of yarn. MS. Pat Simmons will be missed, but never forgotten.
Melanie Hooper
Monday, January 15, 2024
Dana and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Pat was a special lady I have a lot of fond memories of her at church growing up and then her encouragement as I worked with youth at church. A very special lady and mentor.
Carol Crutcher
Monday, January 15, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was so special. We were so honored to have met her. I am a part of her Tennessee Crutcher relatives.
Renee (Hahn) Johnson