Thelma Marie Denhart Crouse

Covington, Ind. - Thelma "Marie" Denhart Crouse, 88, of Covington, went to be with her Lord at 5:20 a.m. EDT Sunday, April 19, 2015 at St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, Indiana. She was born October 29, 1926 in rural Covington, Indiana the daughter of the late Joe and Mable Price Townsend. Marie first married Thomas E. Denhart in Kentland, Indiana. He went to be with the Lord in 1979. She later married John Crouse in August of 2001 in North Carolina. He went to be with the Lord in 2003. Survivors include her son, David Luke(Alice)Denhart of Covington, Indiana; step daughter, Debra(Tony)Freeman of Durham, North Carolina; grandson, Thomas Denhart of Covington, Indiana; niece, Page(Ted)Lane of Covington, Indiana and two cousins, Charles(Pat)Price and Martha Bausch both of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Marie was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. Marie served two terms as the Fountain County Recorder and over thirty years in working various positions at the Courthouse. She was a member of the Coopers Chapel Bible Church in rural Veedersburg, Indiana where she taught Sunday School for over fifty years and sang in the choir. She was President of the Fountain County Women's Republican Club and a member of the Wabash Township Birthday Club. Marie was a 1944 graduate of Perrysville High School. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, gardening, raising flowers and taking care of her family. Funeral services: 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Coopers Chapel Bible Church in rural Veedersburg, Indiana; Officiating: Pastor Pastor Andy Harkelroad; Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery in Covington, Indiana; Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church. Contributions may be made to the Coopers Chapel Bible Church. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com.