Fern Crouch

Mary Fern Rumple Crouch, 81, of Statesville, passed away, Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Jurney's Assisted Living in Statesville. Mrs. Crouch was born November 3, 1929 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Roy Daniel Rumple and Annie Mae Lindley Rumple. She attended Statesville City Schools and on April 5, 1947, was married to Jack Dempsey Crouch, who survives of the home. She attended First Wesleyan Church in Statesville and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, also music, telling funny stories and always tried to keep a happy spirit. She truly enlightened the world with her contagious smile and was loved by all. In addition to her husband of 64 years, she is survived by three daughters, Joan C. Crouch of Salisbury, Deborah K. Crouch of Troutman, Beverly Crouch Kiser of Statesville, three grandchildren, Roman Lumsden of Arlington, TX, Brandon Crouch of Statesville, Erin Clark of Greensboro, two sisters, Eva Rumple Leonard of Catawba, Betty Rumple Threatte of Statesville and one brother, Roy Daniel Rumple of Statesville. Mrs. Crouch was preceded in death by one son, R. Tommy Crouch and one granddaughter, Gretchen L. Landau. A celebration of life memorial service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2011 in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Massey and Roy Church officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Crouch residence on Armfield St. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625 or to Jurney's Assisted Living of Statesville, 1942 Van Haven Dr., Statesville, NC 28677. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mary Fern Rumple Crouch.