Mrs. Mary "Sheila" Crouch, 72 years old, retired from her life on earth and entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Montpelier, Louisiana. She was born on October 18, 1950 in New Roads, Louisiana.

She has been a longtime resident of Montpelier and member of Montpelier Methodist Church. In more recent years, she joined and has been an active member of Live Oak Church in Watson, Louisiana.

She was a funny, genuine and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister in Christ to many. Next to Jesus and her service to Him, her family was her top priority. She loved cooking and baking for others, and many were blessed by these wonderful deeds. She loved playing booray with the family and being involved in the lives of her great grandchildren. All nine of them hold a huge place in her heart.

She was survived by her siblings: Sheryl Leblanc, Calvin Ardoin, T-Boy Ardoin, Bradford Ardoin, Charles Ardoin, Michael Ardoin and Liz Barker; her children: Roger Graham, Danna Graham Picard and Luther Graham; her grandchildren:Jake Graham (Ashton), Stephanie Gray, Janna Leger (Kade), Bruce Wiltz, and Destin Graham; and her great granchildren: Aven, Jacquelynn, Cullen, Annabella, Kent, Kallie, Colt, Evangeline and Klay.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph "To To" Ardoin Sr. and Ila Mae Rushing Ardoin; her husband Luther "Luke" Crouch; her son William "Noonie" Graham; and her siblings Connie Templeton, Ulynn Ardoin, Edwin Ardoin, Dwayne Ardoin, Delbert Ardoin and Chad Ardoin as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin Friday, August 18th from 6pm - 9pm at McKneely Funeral Home at 110 E. Factory St., Amite City, Louisiana, 70422. Visitation will continue Saturday, August 19th from 8am – 10am at Montpelier Methodist Church at 2052 St. Helena St., Montpelier, Louisiana, 70422. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 10am officiated by Pastor Stephen Hebert.

Pallbearers will be Jake Graham, Bruce Wiltz, Michael Ardoin, Charles Ardoin, Greg Ardoin and Kade Leger.

The family would like to thank the staff at Modern Hospice of Hammond for their excellent care of Mrs. Sheila, especially Mrs. Lisa RN and Mrs. Zella CNA. Because of Mrs. Sheila's great love for children, in lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.