Annabel Crow

Annabel L. Crow, 88 of Kirksville passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Jim and Grace (Griffin) Long, she was born June 12, 1934 in Nebraska.

Annabel is survived by her step daughter, Sherri Green of Kirksville; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Crow and Tonja Green Schlessman and husband Donnie; four great grandchildren, Trevor Crow, Matthew, Ezra and Leanna Schlessman; and two special friends, Melissa Herleth and Marsha Stewart.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald in 2018; and one step son, Larry Edwin Crow in 1969.

Annabel was born and raised in Missouri. She graduated from LaPlata High School in LaPlata, Missouri. She was working at the KOH Pharmacy in 1963 when she met Gerald Crow. They were married July 27, 1964. For 54 years she was a devoted wife to Gerald, always by his side. Along with Gerald she was an active member in the Moose organizations. She was a life member of Women of the Moose Kirksville chapter #824 and the Kirksville Moose Lodge#1751. She was recently recognized for 55 years of service in many capacities.

In her early marriage she rode with him on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. They enjoyed many years of traveling with their camper to Concordia. When Gerald drove a school bus, she was an aide on the little bus. She was skilled in gardening and working right along with Gerald, helping with the yardwork and mowing.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2022 with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Park View Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flower memorials are suggested to Mooseheart or Hazel Creek Church.

Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home; www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com.