Laura Evelyn Crews, 77, passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2022.
She was born in Poplar Bluff Missouri to Fred and Eva Brooks. She married John Crews Dec. 27, 1984.
Laura loved cooking for her family and friends, especially ones that were sick. A batch of her potato soup would cure about anything. She loved flower gardening and was always happy to share starts of her plants. She loved traveling, especially to the beach. For her it didn’t get any better than the sand between her toes, watching the sunset and patiently waiting to see the emerald flash on the horizon. But her greatest joy was spending time with her grandson, Ben.
Laura retired from the VA Medical Center, after 30 years of service as an RN.
She’s was a lifelong member of The First Church of God.
Laura is survived by her daughter, Stacie (Boyd) Vancil; grandson, Ben Vancil; sister, Mary (Ted) Elledge; nieces, Angie (Greg) West, Teddie Hunsaker, Nannette (Tim) Rippee; five great-nieces; five great-nephews; one great-great-nephew and her beloved cat, Molly.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Crews; and sister, Nancy Elledge.
Please join us to celebrate her life Saturday morning, Feb.19, 2022. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Celebration of life is at 11 a.m., at Willow Ridge 1100 Iron Bridge Road, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Christway Ministries/Faith Based Women’s Recovery Center, 33 CR 5231, Poplar Bluff 63901 or P.B. Buddy Ball/Sports services for persons with disabilities, 1889 N. Westwood Blvd, Suite C PMB 301, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902
Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to serve the family and friends of Ms. Laura Crews.