Louise D. Crutchfield was born on April 9, 1923 to the union of Louie Sr. and Carrie Dowdell. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Louie Sr. and Carried Dowdell; husband, Leroy Crutchfield Sr.; daughter, Nadine Brown and sister, Virginia Dowdell.

Louise D. Crutchfield was a caregiver as a Professional Nurse. She also held the office of Mother in her church, Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, where her Pastor, Rev. Small preceded her in death.

Louise loved the Lord and served the Lord diligently all of her life and her work here on earth was endless. She worked in missions, reaching out to her community and being a friend to everyone she met.

Louise loved her family and loved spending time with them, especially around a holiday meal when they’d always come together.

Louise was a member of Eastern Star, Cleveland, Ohio.  She loved people and her home was always open up to all who needed a place to stay; hospitality was her greatest attribute.

Louise niece Connie Louise Finley of Cleveland, Ohio was her faithful caregiver for the past 12 years.

On, October 27, 2017, the celebration of life began when the Angels of the Lord escorted Louise home.

Louise leaves to cherish her memory two nieces Connie Finley, Aggie McLaughlin, and nephew Angelo Dowell of Cleveland, Ohio, her granddaughter of Mississippi, her great-grandchildren; two uncles, Harry Dowdell and Louie Dowdell Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers, sisters and brothers in Christ.