Patricia Rae Crouch, 81, of Alma, AR. entered into rest on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born October 7, 1930 in Hibbing, MN. She was a member of Alma First Baptist Church, Resident of Hope Creek, State Champion Dance Waltz Team and a homemaker. She is survived by her loving husband Merle Crouch of 62 years, 3 sons Merle Crouch Jr. and wife Jackie of Hartford, AR., David Crouch and wife Donna of Walnut Grove, CA. and Dennis Crouch and wife Elaine of Alma, AR., 1 daughter Tina Marie Dawn-Rupin and husband Nathan of CA., 2 sisters Shirley and Donna both of Roseburg, OR., 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Alma City Cemetery in Alma, AR. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, AR. Viewing will be 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, AR.