Robbie Sims Crouch, 71, of Lawzyday Farm Drive, Hiddenite, passed away Thursday morning, May 22, 2008, at her home after battling cancer for over 22 years. She was born on October   31, 1936, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Oscar Thomas Sims and Ola Terrell Sims. She owned and operated Stony Point Oil along with her husband. After retiring, Mrs. Crouch and her husband opened Lawzyday Farm, an exotic animal park which specialized in educational hands-on activities for school children.

In addition to her extensive knowledge of animal care, she was also known for her talents as an accomplished seamstress and cook. She was an active member of the community, contributing her many talents to various community organizations including Stony Point Fire Department and also to Stony Point United Methodist Church where she was a member. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Owen Sims. She is survived by her husband, Carlton L Crouch of the home; one son, Thomas Carlton Crouch of the home; one daughter, Sherry Crouch Ashley and husband Gary of Hiddenite; two grandchildren, Matthew “Sparky” Williams and Hollie Williams, both of Hiddenite; A very special niece, Dana Robertson and husband Darrell of Stony Point and two very special grand nieces Elisabeth Turner and husband Ron of Granite Falls and Kristi Robertson of Hickory. Funeral services will be conducted at Stony Point Methodist Church on Sunday May 25, 2008 at 3:00pm. Rev. Deval Mason will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00pm-3:00pm prior to the funeral.  Memorials may be given to Stony Point United Methodist Church, PO Box 120, Stony Point, NC 28678; The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Crouch family by clicking on the link below. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Crouch family.

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Tom and Family, Joan and I were truly saddened to read of the passing of your mother and wife. Tom your family has always held a special place in our hearts. Wesley and Laura both remembered the times they got to spend with your mother and cherished each moment. Words are hard to come by but we can never say these words enough “ We Love you” and “ GOD loves you”. Your mother was a special lady and will truly be missed. If you need a friend please e-mail me and we will get together. Love and Condolences your friends, Robert and Joan Gullett and Family - Taylorsville, NC

I only met Robbie once, but I remember those few days so fondly. She and her family extended such warm hospitality to me when I visited with Ann. There were tiny babies that had to be fed every three hours all night and I was allowed to assist in that sweet activity. I couldn’t sleep at all because I didn’t want to miss a single moment. During the day, we visited so many animals and I watched the love with which Robbie took care of each and every one. She welcomed me into the habitats and taught me how to be gentle and unafraid. I’ve been thinking about Robbie recently and I knew what Ann’s email would say. She was certainly one of God’s special children. Please extend my deepest sympathy and warmest regards to Robbie’s family. I loved her, too. MaryE

Dear Mr. Crouch and family, Please accept my condolences in the passing of Robbie. I always enjoyed bringing the children I worked with at Baptist Children's Homes and my family out there to tour the farm each summer. She was a delightful person to talk to and touched my life greatly in other ways. Sincerely, Gail Armstrong - Taylorsville, NC

Dear Carlton and Family, We will miss our friend Robbie. She has been a joy to swap stories with and hoot with laughter about the mischief of a crow, or antics of one of the many animals in Robbie's kind care. We will never forget the wonderful woman and the great way she would say " Law..zy..day" and laugh. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Your friends, Jesse and Kay Patterson - Stephenville, TX

Family of Robbie, We are so sorry that the world has lost such a special lady. We were not privileged to know her for very long but will treasure the memories of the time in your motor home when we were in Ohio. The good food, including the tomatoes which were so great!!, and the time with the fennec fox babies will be in our special memories forever. You were lucky to have had her for as long as you did. She touched many lives and will be missed. Kathy and Dick Heiken - Des Moines, IA

Carlton, Sherry & Tom, Sorry to read of Robbie's passing. Am so glad that Hazel and I were able to see her last summer. She was my only cousin on my Daddy's side. Will miss her very much. Charles joins me in letting you know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Carolyn McFarland - North Little Rock, AR

The Luke Livingston family would like to send their sympathy to the Robbie Crouch family. We have you in our prayers.

Carlton & Family, So sorry for your loss. Worked with Robbie at Brenton Textile years ago. Haven't kept in touch, but thought of her often. She was a special lady that I will remember with much fondness. Lillian Head Clanton - Statesville, NC

Family of Robbie, I'm so sorry about the death of this special lady. My heart and life was touched by Robbie's so many times. She was very unique and very talented in so many ways. Robbie was always an encourager, never negative about her cancer or her misfortunes in life. She enjoyed getting her hair fixed for some 24 years, but she couldn't have enjoyed that any more than I did because of what I learned from her each week. Her family was very important to her, along with all the special animals that was in her care. I was educated in many ways, and also learned one familar term "Lawzyday". My life has positively been affected by hers, and I've been blessed by knowing her. With Love and Prayers, Jane Sweet - Taylorsville, NC

Robbie was a special person to me when we were young. After I left home for work and she was married we grew apart in location, but our hearts were still close. I was not able to visit as often as I would have liked and am not a very good correspondent, but I had her in my heart and prayers. She was, indeed, a very special person and I grieve for her, yet I know she was tired of the fight. I pray for the family God's peace and love to get through the grief and be able to celebrate her life. Ann Thompson - Titusville, FL

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