Nellie Dean Crouch Obituary
We bid farewell to Nellie Dean Crouch (Lees Summit, Missouri), born in Edwards, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 12, 2025 at the age of 91. Nellie Dean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Nellie Dean may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, John Rice and Gladys Rice (Harpham); her siblings, Naomi Riddle, Leona Duckworth and Ardo Rice; her spouse Francis A. Crouch; and her children, Vicki Riley and Veta Lasater.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens (25203 E US Hwy 50, Lee's Summit, MO 64086).
