Anne McRae Crosby

Anne McRae Crosby, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and truly elegant woman passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Anne was born on December 11, 1944, and raised in Scott, Arkansas, at The Cottonwoods, where she and her siblings spent many summer days swimming in Old River Lake. She went to Scott schools in the early grades and graduated in 1962 from North Little Rock High School. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, later graduating with a BA in Speech Pathology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She worked for the Little Rock School District for 28 years as a speech pathologist where she will be forever remembered by the numerous lives she touched and changed. After retirement, Anne continued helping children by tutoring at the Scott Elementary Charter School. She also volunteered for the Pulaski County Humane Society and at the Maumelle Center on the Lake. However, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, the light of her life. Anne was a member of the D.A.R., Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also very involved with Scott Connections and served as the president for a number of years. She was a lifetime member of All Souls Church in Scott, Arkansas. She was very proud of where she came from and committed to helping that community continue to thrive. Anne is preceded in death by her brother, John Pemberton McRae II, her mother, Jane Armour McRae, her father, John Pemberton McRae, and the love of her life, Michael Bailey Crosby Jr. Anne and Mike shared ten wonderful years together. Some of their most treasured times were spent cooking for their large blended family in their home. Many wonderful memories were made during these happy gatherings. She will be dearly missed by her sons David Arthur Collins, Jr. (Cindy) and John Christopher Collins (Keli); grandchildren, Samantha Grace Collins, Sarah LiYan Collins, and Samuel David Collins; sister, Jane Thompson (John); nieces, Caroline Jackson Morgon (David) and Laura Jackson Whitley (Blake) and their children, Clair Whitley, Paige Whitley, and Jessica, and John David Morgan; Michael Bailey Crosby Jr. (Susan) and sons, Michael Bailey Crosby III and Miller Tomlinson Crosby; Howard W. Crosby, Haydon Page; Trey and Bailey Anne Allison. At her request, there will be no funeral memorial services. She will be buried alongside her parents and brother at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Souls Church, 4601 Walkers Corner Rd., Scott, Ark., 72142, Scott Connections, P.O. Box 214, Scott, Ark., 72142, or C.A.R.E., 5516 Kavanaugh, LR, Ark., 72207. A note written by Anne: 9-5-2011. When I am on my deathbed, which I hope is no time soon, I want to reflect on life that was not glamorous or exotic, I may not get to Scotland, but I will be surrounded by a loving family, knowing I have done my best raise decent, loving human beings that God and I are at peace together. She didn't make it to Scotland, but the rest is so true. Arrangements are entrusted to RuebelFuneralHome.com, please sign the online condolence book.