Clay County Times-Democrat: Obituaries: Lillian Prince Crass (10/01/08)

Lillian Prince Crass

Lillian Prince Crass, 85, of Conway died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. She was born Nov. 22, 1922, in McDougal to John and Mae Garis. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Conway.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, W.D. Prince of McDougal; son, Joe Prince of McDougal; granddaughter Brandee Hartsfield of Piggott, and grandson Wesley Hartsfield of Porter, Okla.

She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Sherman Crass; a son, Fred and wife Linda Prince of Clinton; daughters, Rosielee and husband Tommy Couch of Newburgh, Ind.; Lucille and husband Fred Hartsfield of Piggott; Carol and husband Dave Ricker of Conway; Kathy and husband Ron Cate of Conway; Jean Prince of Conway and Norma and husband Norman Crass of Conway; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren, and brothers Virgil and wife Lucille Garis of Enid, Okla., and Earl and wife Laverne Garis of Piggott.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Antioch Baptist Church with Bro. Jason Aultman officiating. Graveside services were scheduled for 4 p.m. at Post Oak Cemetery in McDougal, with Bro. Mike Book officiating.

The arrangements were under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. Those who wish may sign the online guest book at