Verla May Crisp

1924 - 2018

Verla May Crisp obituary, 1924-2018, Fort Smith, AR

BORN

1924

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Edwards Funeral Home

201 North 12th Street

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Verla Crisp Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2018.


Verla M. Crisp (née Holcomb), 93, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Fort Smith. She was born January 8, 1924, in Pueblo, Colorado, and married Hugh Crisp in 1945 in Amarillo, Texas. Because of Hugh's Air Force career, they lived in many locations around the world, including Japan, Newfoundland, and Germany. Verla was known for her warm, vivacious character, passion for knitting, and deep love of family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Alan Crisp of Santa Rosa, California; and daughter, Alda Rae Epperson of Fort Smith; her grandchildren, Rob Epperson of Fort Smith, Karen Cook of Yukon, Oklahoma, Ryan Crisp of San Diego, California, and Regan Crisp of Portland, Oregon. She also was blessed with four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Crisp.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Interment will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Cremation and services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association.

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January 9, 2018

Pam C.

I first became acquainted with Verla through our book club. What a truly interesting and vivacious lady she was. She would always share with us her many travels and adventures and brought so much joy to everyone. She truly was a very special lady! So was so kind and giving and made all of our times together very unique. She will be so missed because she was so very loved by us all. We were all blessed and our lives made richer from knowing this precious lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

January 8, 2018

I knew Verla before she became ill and very much enjoyed the time I spent with her. My sympathies to her family. I know they have wonderful memories of her.

Amy

January 8, 2018

Suzanne McPherson

I enjoyed my Hospice visits with Verla...she always enjoyed petting the dog I brought. Every time I knit, I think of her. Her daughter was so dedicated and patient with her. Suzanne McPherson

January 7, 2018

When I was in my early teens, I was able to spend several weeks with Verla and her Family. It was a wonderful time and she treated me so well. She had her Yarn shop then. I had a great time learning from her. She had wonderful stories and whenever we would visit she took great care of us, she will be missed.
Rebecca

January 7, 2018

I wanted to let the family of Verla Crisp know how sorry I am for their loss. I was honored to know her during her residency at Brookdale, my mother was there as well. She sat at the same table in the dining room as my mom and she was a sweet and gentle little lady. My family made many friends at Brookdale and Ms Verla was one of our favorites! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ellen Jacobs

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