Marilyn Crow, 93, passed away at her home in Clarksville on March 21, 2015.

She was born in Hannibal, Missouri on June 26, 1921 to Kenneth and Margaret Romberg Scott. She graduated from Hannibal High School and married Walter Crow in May 1938. He preceded her in death in October 1999.

Walter & Marilyn moved to Clarksville in 1947 and she had continued to live in their home for 68 years.

They owned Crow's Rexall Drug Store and were involved in many community, school and Methodist Church activities. Teenagers and adults are reminded of how kind they were to everyone and willing to lend a helping hand by spreading "Seeds of Kindness". Friends and family have commented of what an inspiration Marilyn was with her "Sunny" outlook on life and her genuine smile warmed their hearts.

Marilyn is survived by a daughter, Sherry Rae McCarty (Don) and a son Randy Crow. She was called Muns by her grandchildren, Mandy McCarty Spillar (Bill), Julie McCarty Vogel (Jeff) , Brad McCarty (Deanna), Trampes Crow and Trish Crow Barker (Chris). They have fond memories of vacations and sleep-overs with her famous fried chicken, vegetable soup and ice cream sundaes. She also had 11 great-grandchildren that enjoyed her company.

A Celebration of Marilyn's life will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri with visitation at 12:00 until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Art Moore will officiate and burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville.

Pallbearers are; Bill Spillar, Jeff Vogel, Brandon Spillar, Tyler Vogel, Harrison Warden, Evan Warden and Jim Gott.

Suggested memorials may be made to Clarksville Methodist Church, Clopton Alumni Association or Pike County Home Health and Hospice.

GREENWOOD REMEMBERS

Women of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce

Marilyn Crow was born in 1921 in Hannibal and married Walter Crow in 1938. They moved to Clarksville in 1947 and opened up Crow's Rexall Drug Store. This became a popular place for cherry/vanilla cokes, phosphates, and banana splits! With their young children Sherry (age 5) and Randy (age 2) they became involved in school and community activities.

Marilyn was Sunday School teacher, Youth Group Leader, UMW group leader, Church Council member, and a devoted volunteer to all of the church fundraisers in the Methodist Church. She was a 4-H leader, PTA member and Scout helper. She was a member of the Clarksville Women's Chamber of Commerce working to promote business within the town.

After 34 years of being in business, Crow's was closed, and Marilyn went to work at Clopton Schools being an assistant to the Special Education teachers. She was known as a very warm and caring person to the students and showed her love for them.

Teenagers and adults are reminded of how kind Marilyn was to everyone, and she spread "seeds of kindness" with her genuine smile and positive attitude.

Marilyn was known as Muns to her grandchildren and took them on vacations and fixed her famous fried chicken and vegetable soup for them to savor.

Marilyn passed away in her home of 68 years in 2015 at the age of 93. She is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Sherry Crow McCarty, contributor