Gladys M. Crouse

Gladys M. Crouse, age 88, of Bel Air, MD, died on November 13, 2009 at Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Grant, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ellis Leonadis and Gincy Alverta Tucker Anderson. A resident of Harford County for over 60 years, she worked in food service for over 20 years, and had managed the Reads Drug Store Restaurant in Bel Air. She was also a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Ms. Crouse is survived by her son, Ron Crouse of Bel Air, MD; daughters, Mary Einolf of Abingdon, MD, Nancy Lyons of Marion, VA, Wilma Rutherford of Mouth of Wilson, VA, and Debbie Powers of Delta, PA; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Elsie Teague; six brothers and five sisters.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2106 Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015.