Marie Crites

September 15, 1933 - March 25, 2021

Crites, Marie, of Missouri, was born September 15, 1933 in Desloge, Missouri and entered into rest Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 8 days. She is preceded in death by, her parents Henry and Jesse Gillette, one great-granddaughter Kyndall and three siblings, Carol Niblak, Bobby Gillette and Jim Gillette, She is survived by, her husband of 70 years, Bob Crites, four (4) children, David (Kathy) Crites, Debbie Robinson, Diana (Gary) Land and Darlene (fiance Bret Triplett) Koenigstein, ten (10) grandchildren, Clinton, Jennifer, Derek, Tiffany, Crystal, Matthew, Heather, Timothy, Brittany and Brandon, eighteen (18) great-grandchildren, Jarren, Leo, Gavin, Skyler, Bella, Kynan, Gabe, Braden, Tyler, Kaylee, Felicity, Madison, Raelynn, Nolan, Trinity, Korben, Aiden and Alivia, one (1) great-great-grandson, Jaxson, one (1) sister, Dorothy Johnson, along with many other family and friends. Marie loved and was so proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel, cook and watch birds. Marie was a Charter Member of First Baptist Church in House Springs, along with her husband Bob. She loved being at church whenever she was able. Marie worked in the kitchen and was a part of so many fellowship events they held. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation Monday, March 29, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Service at 1:00 p.m. at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOUSE SPRINGS, 4375 Gravois Rd, House Springs, Missouri 63051 followed by Interment at Local Cedar Hill Cemetery. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.