Shirley Ann Crass, 73, of Coldwater passed away
peacefully at her home Monday, November 11, 2019 while surrounded by her
family.
A funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday,
November 16, 2019 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Bishop Benny Archer
with the Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic officiating. Interment will follow at
Wilson-Lawrence Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, November 15, 2019 at
Dutcher Funeral Home from 2:00 – 8:00 pm and again prior to the service
beginning at 12:00 noon.
Shirley was born April 1, 1946 to Rex and Ardyce
(Sanford) Nelson in Homer. After graduation from high school, she stayed in the
Coldwater area to raise her family and work. Shirley worked for many years at
Crotty Corporation as a seamstress.
On March 17, 1988 she married Fred Crass. He preceded her in death October 18, 2001.
Shirley was a member of the Quincy American Legion
Auxiliary. She had many interests including fishing, dancing, cooking, country
music, and traveling. Shirley will be remembered for her loving and soft spoken
nature. She was a very caring woman who was passionate in helping others.
Shirley is survived by her children Rev. Randall
(Velma) Rinehart of Auburn, IN, LeAnn (Timothy) Weller of Union City, and Rev.
Jerry (Darlene) Rinehart of Radford, VA; her significant other of 16 years, Donald
“Lima” Bean of Coldwater; her brothers Mike (Julie) Nelson of Coldwater and Ron
(Joyce) Nelson of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Fred Crass; her sister Vivienne
Rothgeb; and her brother Rex Nelson, Jr.
Memorials may be directed Oaklawn Hospice or Life
Redeemed Apostolic Church.
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