Ida Joy Crutcher

IDA JOY CRUTCHER

The sweet soul of Ida Joy Crutcher, 80, was guided to the heavenly gates to meet her Savior on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.   Ida had recently returned to Jasper after living in Pontiac, Michigan for 55 years.  She was born on January 12, 1942, to the late Pete Ware and Ophelia Spears.   Ida had been employed by Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital as a dietician for 34 years.  

Ida adored her family and loved spending time with them.   She enjoyed walking, watching football, was an avid cook and she loved watching her favorite tv show “General Hospital”.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete Ware and Ophelia Spears; brother, Bobby Ware and sister, Linda Curtis.

Her memories are left with her son, Jeffrey Crutcher; brothers, Jerry Ware and Terry Ware; sister, Madeline Ware; grandchildren, Shawanna Hunter and Jessica Boyd; great-grandson, Mekhi Murry along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will have visitation on Monday, March 21, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, TN.

Funeral service will follow the visitation at 1:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home with Pastor George Green officiating.

Interment will follow at Anderson Cemetery, Jasper, TN.

Pallbearers will be special family and friends.

Funeral arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, LLC., 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, TN  37347.  

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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