Loretta Faye Crews

            Loretta Faye Crews also known by the nickname of “Rita” passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at the age of 87. Loretta resided in Nevada, Missouri. She passed peacefully at Nevada Regional Medical Center with her loved ones surrounding her. 

Loretta was born June 19th, 1936 in Hutcherson Kansas. Father being Samuel Arthur Helm and mother being Lula Mae Gowin Helm Meier. During early childhood Loretta had 6 siblings (3 brothers and 3 sisters). Loretta attended Nevada schools whilst receiving her education completing the 11th grade. She later married Frank Crews on November 27, 1952 in Eureka Springs Arkansas and went on to become the starting of a massive family. Loretta worked at several restaurants in the Nevada area and then later worked at Nevada State Hospital for 34 years before retiring and settling down with her family. Loretta enjoyed many things such as camping, fishing, boating, vacations, auctions, shopping, animals, and most of all, her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Loretta was also a part of the CB Club where she was known as “Sexy Granny” while her husband Frank was known as “Fuzz Man”. Loretta was a very caring person as she put other people before herself. Loretta was a firm baptist as she was baptized at First Baptist Church in Nevada Missouri. Loretta was skilled at playing the accordion, the cello, and the organ and most of all Loretta enjoyed being “Mom” and “Grandma” to everyone and cooking for our get-togethers.

            Loretta is survived by her children including Nick Crews and wife Minon of Jasper, Yvonne Colton and husband Jim of Hepler, Kansas, Rick Crews and wife Annette of Nevada, Cordia Cox and husband Jerry of Nevada, Robert Crews and wife Lisa of Nevada, Jim Crews of Nevada, Larry Crews and wife Tammy of Nevada, John Crews of Nevada, Candi Pettibon and husband Tony of Nevada, and Mike Crews and wife Dena of Nevada.  She is also survived by her 34 grandchildren, 87 great grandchildren, 24 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. 

            Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings (3 brothers, 3 sisters), 1 grandson Ricky Lee Crews, 1 great granddaughter Hayley Nicole Smith, and one great grandson David Junior Shelton. 

            Loretta’s celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. Starting with Brunch at The Nazarene Church of Nevada at 11:00 AM. Visitation services will be held at 1:00 PM at Ferry Funeral Home with services to follow with interment at Newton Burial Park of Nevada. 

            “Mothers and Grandmothers hold their children’s hands for awhile, but their hearts forever.”

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