Marion LaJean Crouse, 84 of Kingsland, died Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born April 11, 1941 in Kingsland to the late Paul Haynie and Marie Lisemby Haynie. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Crouse and her son, Ricky Crouse.
She is survived by her son Terry (Angelia) Crouse; her brother Raymond (Carla) Haynie of Hot Springs; five grandchildren: Tabitha McFalls, Heather Crouse, Casey (Josh) Blackledge, Zack (Chelsea) Crouse, and Seth (Taylor) Crouse; 14 great grandchildren and two nieces.
Graveside services will be 10AM Tuesday at Crossroads Cemetery with Rev. Mark Rivers officiating. A visitation will be from 9AM until 10AM at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads Cemetery, c/o Betty Carroll, 4940 HWY 189 S, Kingsland, AR 71652. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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501 West 4th Street, Fordyce, AR 71742

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