Necia Carvell Crouse

CROUSE, Necia Carvell, 96, CROUSEVILLE, Jan. 23, 2011. A committal service will be held in the spring. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

CROUSEVILLE – Necia C. Crouse, 96, wife of the late Ralph Crouse, died peacefully Sunday night, January 23, 2011, at a local assisted living facility. She was born in Mapleton on August 19, 1914, the daughter of Howard and Verna (McDonough) Carvell.

Necia was a graduate of Mapleton High School. She enjoyed gardening and cross word puzzles. She will be remembered by many children she babysat, and for her home made donuts. Necia was a member of the Crouseville Advent Christian Evening Circle.

She is survived by five sons: Wayne of Crouseville, Beverly “Carl” and his wife, Dot of Las Vegas, NV, Neil of Lisbon, Roger and his wife, Sandra of Crouseville, Steven and his wife, Shelby of Brunswick; a sister, Lila Flewelling of Crouseville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Maurice and Vernon; two sisters, Lois Hoyt and Hazel Carter; and a grandson, Brandon Crouse.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. A committal service will be held in the spring at Crouseville Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Susan G. Komen, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX. 75265-0309. Online condolences may be expressed at duncan-graves.com