Velma L. Crouch Obituary (1929

Velma L. Crouch, age 95, died peacefully at home with her family by her side. There will be no prior calling hours. Friends may attend a graveside service on Wednesday (Oct 9.) 11am at Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps. Pastor Bill Reigle will officiate. It is requested that in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of Velma to the Wide Awake Grange C/O Diane Adams 625 Neider Road Phelps, NY 14532. Velma was born on June 16, 1929 in Clifton Springs, NY the daughter of the late Lester and Marjie Howell Adams. She was a member of the United Church of Phelps. She was a longtime cashier for the Phelps- Clifton Springs School District.Velma played in the Phelps Croquet Club and also Bonco at the Phelps Historical Society. In 1946 she was on the National Honor Society. Velma enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint, loved ceramics and was part of a quilting class. She also made wedding cakes and wallpapered for other peoples homes. She was a longtime avid bowler, enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and Dominoes She enjoyed yard sales, trips to Sight and Sound Theater, Hershey Park and Christmas light shows. Every Sunday in the summer was a trip to Mac's Drive In for supper followed by games of aggravation at her home. She is survived by her husband of 75 years Paul Crouch Daughters Susan (Dick) Everson Sharon (Jim) Hurt Granddaughters Elisha (Matty Curran) Everson Nicole (Matt) Osborne Great-grandchildren Logan and Paige Osborne Sister Charlotte (Ray) Howard She was predeceased by her brother Alfred Adams and son Dennis Crouch.