A true story of living life to the fullest
12-27-2008After more than a century of living life to the fullest, Roxye Pence Crutcher is continuing her journey at a vivacious 104 years young. She is a longtime member of Joiner United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Crutcher was recently recognized as the oldest patient of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro, where she recently recouperated from a broken hip. Mrs. Crutcher has worked hard to maintain a positive spirit, a strong body and motivated sense of accomplishment.
She was born Oct. 28, 1904, in Griffithville, Ark., entering the world with a strong will to live — and live long. With one sister and four brothers, she grew up surrounded by the love of family and developed a desire for helping others. She attended Arkansas State University and taught primary school for four years in a small, three-room schoolhouse.
On Oct. 28, 1926, she married Edward Brent Crutcher from Joiner, Ark. The couple left Griffithville to farm cotton, corn and soybeans on an inherited Frenchman's Bayou plantation passed down from his grandmother. Mrs. Crutcher still lives on the family farm with her daughter, Jane Williamson.
Mrs. Crutcher served as organist for the Joiner United Methodist Church for 70 years, just retiring from the organ bench two years ago. During her years at the Joiner Church, she also was a member of United Methodist Women and a Bible study group and was accompanist for the church choir.
