Erma Ruth Ellington Crowder, 87, of Willard, passed away, on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Erma the daughter of Lester and Mary Catherine Ellington, was born in Orange County, CA on November 15, 1931. On April 26, 1955, Erma and Robert E. Crowder Jr. were united in marriage and to this union 5 children were born.

Erma loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Erma was preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings.

Erma is survived by her children, Robert E. Crowder III and his wife Pat of Holyoke, CO, John Crowder of Golden, CO, Charles Crowder of Willard, MO, Joseph Crowder of Wynne, AR, Carolyn Brooks and her husband Mike of Willard, MO; grandchildren, Michael Stephen Brooks and wife Allison of Muscle Shoals, AL, Robert E. Crowder IV and wife Andrea of Holyoke, CO, Matthew Crowder and wife Katie of Holyoke, CO, Brooke Pulley and husband Tyler of AR; great grandchildren, Elsie Crowder, Sara Crowder, Madeline Virginia Crowder, Robert E. Crowder V, Grace Mae Crowder, Hadleigh Grace Pulley, Emmie Jo Pulley; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

Graveside services will be at 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Springfield National Cemetery, 1702 E. Seminole St., Springfield, MO 65804.
Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove.