Virginia Ann Crouse

Virginia Ann Crouse, 97, of Brazil, passed away while staying at Cloverleaf Healthcare on March 31, 2023.

Virginia was born on May 27, 1925, in Clay County, the daughter of Frank and Ina (Northway) Clark.

Virginia graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1943.

She married Melvin Crouse on Dec. 31, 1948.

Virginia loved journaling and making greeting cards on her computer.

Virginia worked for Kidd’s Insurance, Chaney’s Jewelry and Berry’s Motel when she was in her 20s. She was also an Avon saleslady and a babysitter for a short stint.

Virginia was a 50-year member of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association and was a member of the Cloverland Gospel Church, where she served as the treasurer “for life.”

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ina Clark; her husband of 63 years, Melvin Crouse; siblings Delores Hugg, DeMont Clark and Deloss Wayne Clark; a sister-in-law, Sue Clark; and brother-in-law Samuel Lester Hugg.

Virginia is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl McKinney (Doug) and Brenda Evans, all of Brazil; three grandchildren, Caitlynn Bryan (Nick), Matthew McKinney (Kelly) and Charlinda Evans; great-grandaughter Emma Lynn Bryan; a sister-in-law, Dodie Clark; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Visitation will be at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave., Brazil, on Thursday, April 6 from 11 a.m. until 1 pm. Services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dick McShanog officiating. Burial will be held at Clearview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cloverland Gospel Church, 6547 W. State Rd. 340, Brazil, IN 47834.