Vyonne Crutcher, 84, of Waskom, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at her son's home in Leake County, Mississippi, after an extended illness.

Vyonne was born on November 25, 1932 in Vinton County, Ohio to Ernest and Charlotte Amerine.

Vyonne found happiness in being a wife and a mother. She married Collis "Slim" Crutcher on January 2, 1954. She was a Baptist and a member of Rockwood Baptist Church in Texas. Vyonne moved to Carthage, Mississippi on Christmas Day 2015 to be cared for by family. A very dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Vyonne brought joy to many. Even in her illness and in her final days she brought joy to those around her and many lives have been impacted through her life and love.

Vyonne is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Charlotte Amerine, and her loving husband, Slim.

Vyonne is survived by her three sons, Thelbert Odell Crutcher of Carthage, Mississippi, Terrance Rayford Crutcher of Woodlawn, Texas and Jeffrey Keith Crutcher of Waskom, Texas; a sister, Wanda Smith, of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, and Rodney Amerine of South Bloominville Ohio. As well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.