Betsy A. Crow

Betsy Ann Crow, 79, entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Betsy was born September 12, 1946, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania to Albert Ross and Marjorie Dingler Ross. She was raised in Pennsylvania, moving to the Des Moines area in 1994. She had a strong faith and was a member of Grandview Church of Christ. Betsy had an artistic mind and enjoyed crafting. She was talented at quilting, needle point, knitting, and crocheting. She was an avid reader. Betsy’s family was her greatest joy and she treasured time spent together.

She is survived by her daughters, Deanna Hill (Doran) and Melissa Thompson (Darin); grandchildren, Ross, Devyn, Kaden, McKenna, Keeley, and Meara; siblings, George Crow, Paula Crow, and Deb Magaro (Chris); as well as other extended family and friends.

Betsy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald “Don” Lee Crow and her parents, Albert and Marjorie Ross.

Services will be held at Grandview Church of Christ, 2736 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with funeral service at 11:00 a.m., and a luncheon to follow. Betsy’s cremated remains will be scattered at a later date in Liverpool, Pennsylvania.

For those unable to attend the service in person, it will be livestreamed through Grandview Church of Christ’s YouTube channel. click here

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Grandview Church of Christ for their Missions Fund.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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