of Batesville, AR
July 24, 1930 - January 5, 2017
Jean R. Crouch died peacefully in Batesville, AR on January 5, 2017 at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband, James P. Crouch, also of Batesville. She leaves a sister, Barbara R. Keedy of Ocala, FL, as well as her three children, Allen R. Crouch of Batesville, Katherine C. Hughes of Bellevue, WA, and Laura A. Crouch of Encinitas, CA. Mrs. Crouch also leaves four grandchildren, Amy Crouch-Howard of Bellevue, NE, Nathan Crouch of Batesville, and Vanessa and Ethan Hughes of Bellevue, WA. Her five great-grandchildren include Andrew Bradley, Evan and Julianna Howard, and Kallie Lee and Nash Allen Crouch. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, George E. Rutherford.
Jean Crouch was born in Batesville, AR to George R. and Opal B. Rutherford and graduated from BHS in 1948. She married James P. Crouch in 1948. She pursued two college degrees: a BFA at Arkansas College, 1963, now Lyon College, and a MFA in piano from Southern Methodist University, 1968. Mrs. Crouch taught piano for several decades and served as a church organist and music director for the United Methodist Church and the Church of Christ Scientist.
She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, National Organization for Women, holding local, state, and national positions in almost all of these organizations for many years. Mrs. Crouch was also active in the Batesville Musical Arts Club, the Community Concert organization, and she was a charter officer of the Batesville Area Arts Council.
Mrs. Crouch held the title of CFO for Crouch Funeral Home for 25 years, working along side her husband until their retirement in approximately 2003.
Jean was a strong advocate for education, equal rights, and was a big supporter of arts education at Lyon College. She spent many volunteer hours at her favorite organizations, city council meetings, and local school board meetings. Mrs. Crouch was always an active member at her chosen interests, whether it was at the community or national level. She was a dedicated docent/ volunteer at Old Independence Regional Museum for several years and she was a favorite worker with several of the museum's younger volunteers. Mrs. Crouch was very formative in acquiring donations for the growth of the museum.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Rutherford, Mitch Rutherford, Kyle Rutherford, Clint Howard, Mark Hughes, Nathan Crouch, Ethan Hughes, and Al Crouch. Honorary pallbearers are H. David Blair, Bill Coop, Charles Thomison, Bill Coles, Don Weatherman, O.E. Jones, Troy Mason, Eddie House, Charles Arnold, Glen Smart, John Healey, and Kenny Gerhardt.
A visitation will be held at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville on Sunday, January 8th from 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be on Monday, January 9th at 10 am with graveside service following at Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to Lyon College or Independence Regional Museum.
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19 Condolence(s)
Mary Jo Shivey
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Kat, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was one of my moms! Prayers to all of the family
Betty Cockrill
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
My prayer for your family is that God will give you peace and comfort during these trying times.
Gerald &Tami Ramey
Monday, January 9, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
J D &Ionice Pierce
Monday, January 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Monday, January 9, 2017
Nick & I are so sorry for your loss. Wish we could have come to the service today. Just know you are being prayed for. God is our refuge and strength.
Lynn Weatherman
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Our family will miss Jean so very much. She was a treasured friend to my parents and of encouragement to our daughter as a pianist. And of course she was a valued supporter to Lyon. What a fine woman! Lynn Weatherman
Shirley (Melton) and Doug Bradshaw
Saturday, January 7, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss....I only knew the family through my parents, Cecil and Fannie Melton, they managed the Crouch Funeral Home in Mt. View, AR for many years. We all considered the Crouch Family a part of our Family. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Regina Bryant
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Kat,
I was sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Prayers for you and the family. Gina
Sarah Burr
Saturday, January 7, 2017
It was such a privilege and honor to get to know Jean Crouch these past three years as we planned and schemed together, to create her new garden. Deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Harold & Jean (Rodgers) Borg
Saturday, January 7, 2017
So sorry about Jean's passing. We were able to visit Jean & Jim when we lived in Little Rock several years ago and enjoyed our visits, Our sincere condolences to the family and friends on her passing. My mother (Dorothy Bratton Rodgers) and Frances were cousins.
Howard Heron
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Please accept my sympathies for your loss.
Mary Jackson
Friday, January 6, 2017
Mrs. Crouch will be missed. I am glad that our lives crossed through the lineage organizations. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Glenn, Cathy, Chad and Brian Edwards
Friday, January 6, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will be praying for youðŸ™ðŸ™
Amber Friday-Brown
Friday, January 6, 2017
The Arkansas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy will miss her. It was a joy getting to know her.
Kay Southerland
Friday, January 6, 2017
What a tremendous loss--both personal and for her organizations. She contributed so much knowledge, wit, and zest for excellence to all the people she touched. She will be greatly missed!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Garrett Family
Friday, January 6, 2017
We didn't know Jean, but we know Amy Howard and her family. The legacy she left through her grandchildren and great grandchildren is obvious and beautiful. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time.
Jo Ann and Arnold Cooper
Friday, January 6, 2017
Jim and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time of sorrow.
May God's love comfort you during this difficult time.
May you find comfort in knowing others care.
"Friendship doubles our job and divides our grief."
Jo Ann and Arnold Cooper
Dora Kate Lee
Friday, January 6, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. Words cannot express how deeply Jean will be missed. She was my friend and mentor.
Brenda Wren
Friday, January 6, 2017
Praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Harold and Brenda Wren