CROWE

Meriam Penny Crowe, 76, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 at AMG Specialty Hospital of Bogalusa. Born Oct. 6, 1936, she was a native and longtime resident of Bogalusa and a member of Annunciation Catholic Church.

She is survived by two sons, Osa Wayne (Michelle) Palmer of Bogalusa and Nicholas Doyle (Jean) Palmer of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Norma P. Brown of Zachary and Pamela Sue (Ernie) Lee of Slaughter; two brothers, Tommy Penny and Charlie Penny, both of Bogalusa; a half sister Carolyn Barr of Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Osa Doyle and Hazel Claire Penny; her husband, Merle Denver Crowe; a brother Osa Doyle Penny Jr.; and a sister-in-law, June Penny.

Visitation was Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Brown- McGehee Funeral Home, from 10 a.m. until time for the funeral service at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, officiated by Father Patrick Collum. Interment will follow at Ponemah Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit and sign the online guestbook at www.brownmcgehee. com.