Obituary of Grace Crites

CritesGrace Grace Virginia “Gracie” Crites Grace Virginia “Gracie” Crites, age 91, of Buckhannon, WV died Monday, January 21, 2008 at Serenity Care Home in Buckhannon. She was born April 3, 1916 in Crawford, WV, a daughter of the late Lamon and Nellie Crawford Wimer. On January 16, 1933 she married Albert Crites who preceded her in death on October 10, 1997. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Bobby Wimer. She is survived by six sisters, Marie Brake of Buckhannon, Rosalie Alderman of Frenchton, WV, Ruth Mollahan of Norton, OH, Luella Hurd and husband Wayne of Akron, OH, Iris Mae Swecker and husband Bill of Buckhannon and Jean Samples of Mansfield, OH; one sister in law, Patty Jo Wimer of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Crites was a seamstress for Reidbords Brothers. She was a Methodist by faith. For Years Grace had a love for the farm. She and her husband Albert raised animals, planted garden and took care of their home. Grace enjoyed the outside and loved flowers. She also sold eggs, butter, and milk to friends and neighbors in the community. After moving to town Grace still enjoyed her garden and flowers, but one of her greatest joys was her love for her sisters and brother and their families. Friends will be received Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 4-8 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tristan Tenney officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 4-8 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Friday, January 25, 2008 at 2 PM Funeral Home Burial Heavner Cemetery