Mary Crowe, age 76, of Valley City, ND, died Sunday, September 9th at the Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Elizabeth Searls, the daughter of Clarence and Winona (Kidd) Searls, was born December 23, 1941 in Kansas City, KS.  Mary met and married Larry Crowe in 1956 in Kansas City while Larry was serving in the Military.  The couple had three children, Lawrence Eugene, Jeffery Allen and April Lee.  The family traveled to Larry's various duty stations throughout the years.  Marry and Larry retired to Valley City, ND where they made their forever home.  Mary enjoyed spending time in her garden.

Mary is survived by her son Larry, Jamestown, ND and daughter April, Devils Lake, ND as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence and her son Jeffery.

A graveside inurnment will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Woodbine Cemetery in Valley City for Larry, Mary and Jeffery Crowe.