Elizabeth Lee Gregory

Elizabeth Lee Gregory, 86, of Wentzville, Missouri went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, following a major surgery. She was surrounded by her loving children and friends. She was born on February 12, 1939 in Troy, Missouri the daughter of Sylvester and Velma (Stuckey) Hammett, who preceded her in death. Earlier in life, she was married to Thomas Alvin Crossno and to this union four children were born: Patsy, Dennis, Mike and Terry. They eventually took separate paths, but she remained steadfast in her love and care for the family they created together. She raised her children as a single mother with grace and determination until she met William Dale Parrish. They were married for 24 years until his battle with cancer ended too soon. In time, God blessed her with the companionship of Larry Gregory, whom she married and shared 27 years with until his passing at the age of 92. Elizabeth was baptized in the Baptist Church in 1978. She went to school in Eolia in her younger years and later earned her GED. She was a seamstress by trade and worked at Bobbie Brooks and Bridal Originals. In the early years of raising four children, she lived a life marked by perseverance and integrity. Through these years, she instilled in her children values and morals that they tender to their hearts today. She was always a great seamstress, making much of her children’s clothing when they were younger. Elizabeth was great at making a house a home, with homemade meals from scratch. In her later years, as the children grew she was able to branch into the hobbies she loved. From making bountiful floral beds and vegetable gardens, to traveling to places such as cruising to Alaska and traveling to Niagara Falls with her family and friends, she voyaged to so many other destinations during her life. She and Larry spent many hours putting together puzzles on the puzzle table in their living room, making many memories with family and friends and sharing stories of love and laughter. Her heart belonged to her grandchildren. They were blessed with many sleepovers and very special treatment from grandma. She was a talented photographer of her grandchildren, as they were always her special subjects of art and love. Being an expert seamstress, she started making quilts and gifted each child and grandchild a special creation. She was a very thoughtful person, never forgetting a birthday. She had the gift of hospitality and made family dinners very special with her delicious food. If you knew her you knew that she loved feeding the hummingbirds, and made all her neighbors jealous. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Elizabeth served her community with Meal on Wheels and was also a reading buddy at Silex Elementary. She belonged to Mill Creek Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. She volunteered in the Awana Program for 15 years. She is survived by three children: Patsy (Dan) Roberts, Dennis (Deann) Crossno and Terry Freeman; six step children: Tony (Henry) Bryant, Larry (Charlotte) Gregory, Gary (Brenda) Gregory, Cary Gregory, Mona Martin and LaNell (Steven) Martin, three brothers: Buddy (Ruth Ann) Hammett, Donald (Betty) Hammett and Gary Hammett; three sisters: Barb Crane, Garnell (Bob) Ramsour and Flossie (Bud) Jackman; one sister-in-law: Judy Hammett; six grandchildren: Jeremy (Jayme) Edmiston, Josh Edmiston, Joy (Justin) Boltz, Dennis Michael (Shelly) Crossno, Nicole (Jim) Checolo, and Lindsey (Chris) Davis; 16 great-grandchildren and many step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her son: Thomas Michael Crossno, step-daughter: Terri Sue Eoff, one sister: Lois Ann Hoffman and one brother: Edward Lee Hammett. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Mill Creek Baptist Church, 645 Mill Creek Church Road, Silex, MO 63337. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Mill Creek Baptist Church, 645 Mill Creek Church Road, Silex, MO 63337. Interment will follow at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Expression of sympathy may be made to Awana Program C/O Mill Creek Baptist Church, 645 Mill Creek Church Road, Silex, MO 63337. Everyone is encouraged to wear Elizabeth’s favorite color, Lilac, in honor of her. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, Missouri 63379 Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Elizabeth Lee Gregory

February 12, 1939 - May 27, 2025