Imogene J. Crowder, age 90, of Columbia City, passed away at 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Millers Merry Manor at Oak Pointe.

Born on July 31, 1925, in Falling Rock, W.V., she was the daughter of William and Altha (Melton) Myers.

Imogene attended West Virginia Schools.

On Nov. 8, 1947 she married Grover Clayton Crowder in Charleston, W.V.  Imogene moved to Ligonier, in 1955, later to Kimmell, and finally settled in Columbia City in 1970. Imogene worked for Viking Company, Cromwell Products, and Indiana Knitware, before retiring in 1988. She attended Columbia City Church of Christ. Imogene enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons: Walter (Joy) Crowder of Columbia City; and Gary (Karen) Crowder of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughter: Ilene (Ron) Swank of White Pigeon, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Altha Myers; husband: Grover Clayton Crowder in 2002; brothers: Ronald, Emery, Darrell, Lawrence, and Clarence Myers; sisters: Janet Woodrum and Julia Pauley; granddaughter: Sara Kay Caskey, and daughter: Barbara Caskey in 2015.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at DeMoney- Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services for Imogene will be held at 10 a.m. Monday April 4 at the funeral home, with calling one hour prior. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Memorial contributions in memory of Imogene may be made to Heartland Hospice.