Patsy Leota Crosby

Patsy L. Crosby, 71, of Platte, SD passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Platte Care Center Avera. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 30, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Platte with a light reception to follow. Pastor Dan Daum will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Patsy's life. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be laid to rest at the Platte City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Mount Funeral Home in Platte with a 7:00 P.M. Prayer Service. Patsy Leota (Morris) Crosby was born on April 2, 1944 to Leo and Elvera (Chatfield) Morris in Belle Fourche, SD. She graduated from High School in Buffalo, WY. Patsy had a passion for cooking and saved every recipe that sounded interesting. She loved to collect Cook Books and enjoyed baking and canning. Patsy had many friends and she never met a stranger. She will be missed by many, especially her family. Grateful for having shared in Patsy’s life: her mother, Elvera B. Morris of Buffalo, WY; her husband of 48 years, Lee Crosby of Platte, SD; son, Gary (Holly) Crosby of Pierre, SD, daughter, Lynn (Matt) Bishop of Rapid City, SD and son, Scott (Nellie) Crosby of Platte, SD; grandchildren, Taylor and Hunter; step grandchildren, Lindsay and Kellen. Also surviving Patsy are: Sharon Crosby (Dale), Lyle Crosby, Rhonda Crosby (Gene), Wayne and Anita Crosby, Russ Van Voorst (Myrna), Ron and Lois Smook, Rudy and Glenda Nielson, Dave and Willy Rolston; along with many nieces and nephews. Patsy is preceded in death by: her father, Leo Morris; mother and father-in-law, Ralph and Hazel Crosby; brother-in-law, Dale; sister-in-law, Myrna; and brother-in-law, Gene; as well as many other friends and family. Memorials in Patsy’s honor may be directed to: Platte Care Center Avera, PO Box 200, Platte, SD 57369.