Anita Crown

Anita Crown, 73, of Independence, MO passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 surrounded by close family in her home. A visitation for Anita will take place from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services for Anita will be at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. Burial to follow at Swan Lake Memorial Park Cemetery, Grain Valley, MO.

Anita was born on August 6, 1938 to parents Elmer and Ollie House in San Saba, Texas. She met her loving husband, Gene and moved to Missouri in 1955, where she was an active member of the church, serving most recently with the Beverly Hills Baptist community. Mrs. Crown was also employed by Pace School Bus Service for 18 years and enjoyed demo work at local grocery stores during her retirement. Anita was a generous, kind, woman who served her community well. She will be missed by all of her family and friends who have had their lives forever touched by her.

Anita leaves behind her husband of 56 years, Gene Crown; sons Mike (Terry) of Indep., MO, and Randy (Janet) of Purdy, MO; daughters Cindy Oddo (Mike) of Grain Valley, MO, and Debbie Knight (Ernie) of Wildwood, MO; brothers Sonny (Donna), E.M. (Linda), and Jerry Mac House, all from Texas; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Anita was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Vicki Lanita Crown; and sister, Geraldine Williams. Donations in Anita’s name can be made to Omega Hospice; 3171 N.E. Carnegie Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064.