Thelma Crowson

Thelma Louise Ritchey Crowson, age 70, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011. She was born October 23, 1940 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Wyatt A. and Myrtle E. Ritchey. Mrs. Crowson was a homemaker and a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ray M. Crowson of Benton; son, Michael Ray Crowson of Conway; three daughters, Mamie Louise Crowson of Little Rock, Theresa Ann Crowson of North Little Rock and Helen Whitson of Benton; sister, Doris E. Ritchey of Benton and a granddaughter, Kristen Michelle Whitson of Benton. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 10 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 11 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Memorials may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church c/o Judy Watson @ 5613 Bauxite Cut Off Rd in Bauxite, Ark. 72011. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.