Katherine Crites

JACKSON, Mo. -- Katherine N. "Kay" Crites, 82, of Chesterfield, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at Garden Villa West in Chesterfield.

She was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Metropolis, Ill., daughter of Vanis and Mary Frances Ryan Travis. She and L.L. Lum Crites were married Feb. 14, 1947. He died April 1, 1983.

Crites and her husband had co-owned and operated Seven Cedars at Millersville, Mo. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Millersville.

Survivors include a daughter, Lou Ann Reed of Chesterfield; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, a brother, and two sisters.

Friends may call at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel Hale officiating. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.