Eula McClanahan Fields Crouse, 73, of Abingdon Virginia, formerly of Illinois, past away from an extended illness on April 13, 2010.
She was born in Buchanan County on January 16, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Glen and Sara Jane (Elswick) McClanahan.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Fields Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 3 years, Paul Crouse. She had 3 sons; Danny Fields of Illinois; David and wife Jenni Fields of Illinois; and D. Keith and wife Tammy Fields of Virginia. One step son, Blaine Allen and wife Dedra Crouse of Virginia. She had 5 grandchildren; Matthew; Jonathan; Joshua; Jordan and Jacob Fields all of Virginia. Two step grand children, Blaine Allen Crouse II., and Amy Beth Crouse of Virginia.
She was one of 13 children, with 7 preceding her in death; Bula McClanahan; Ruby McClanahan Davis; Kirby McClanahan; Roy McClanahan; Robert McClanahan; Alvie McClanahan and Ruth McClanahan Owens. She is survived by, Stewart McClanahan; Harold McClanahan; Mary McClanahan Dales Baker; Arvil McClanahan, and Hassel McClanahan.
She was the founder of several charitable organizations, and was involved in numerous philanthropical organizations through out her adult life.
A song service will be conducted Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in The Farris Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
The funeral service will be conducted Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon Virginia. Roger Williams and William Spann are officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock, Virginia.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Farris Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Blaine Allen Crouse; Blaine Allen Crouse II.; Matthew Fields; Jonathan Fields; Joshua Fields and Bill Keene.