Karen (Bates) Crouch, age 67, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, March 8th, 2018 at St. Vincent's Blount Hospital. Born in Cullman County, Alabama on May 17, 1950; she enjoyed sports and was an avid Alabama fan. Mrs. Crouch like to fish and spend time with her grandchildren. She listened to country music, her favorite artist were Tim McGraw and Alan Jackson.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Roger Crouch; sons Marshall Lee (Megan) Crouch, Jeremy (Brandy) Crouch; brother Charles G. Bates; sister Janie Diana (Thomas) Morgan; grandchildren Haleigh, Hunter, Natalee, Nathan, Aiden, Aaron, Adrian Crouch, Nolan and Olivia Moody. Mrs. Crouch is preceded in death by her parents Robert G. and Ara Bates; twin brother Kerry Leon Bates.

The family will receive friends at the Blount County/Cleveland Funeral Home on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held following at 1:00 pm in Blount County/Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to be held at Nectar Cemetery in Cleveland, Alabama.

Blount County/Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.