Standing Ovation for the Beautiful Life of

Geraldine "Gerry" Crutcher Dutch, 75, Friday September 29, 2023, at 9:55 A.M. Geraldine departed this life at home surrounded by family, friends and an abundance of love and well wishes. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Carrie Crutcher, her sister Linda Crutcher, her brother Charles Crutcher, and a few other loved ones we sadly lost along the way.

Geraldine Crutcher accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Dayton Ohio. She graduated from Fashion Design All Girls High School in New York, New York and graduated from Prince Georges Community College with an AAS Degree in Largo, MD.

Geraldine worked as a legal secretary and company training instructor for many years teaching word processing to those who wanted to learn. She wrote and published four books. Her passion was creating soaps and lotions that were healthy for African American skin and hair. She also created candles and had 9 government patents for hair rollers she created to minimize damage to black hair.

She is survived by her children: Milton Dutch Jr. (Angelica Dutch), Geril Lynn Smith (Ronald Smith), Jaime Green (James Green); grandchildren: Shaniece Dutch (Milton), Joshua Dutch, J'Qouri Smith, Jasmine Smith (Geril), Jaron Rogers, Jordan Rogers, Justin Rogers, Khloe Green (Jaime) Great Grandchildren: Josiah Dutch and Rose Dutch (Joshua); siblings, Carolyn Ansley, Barbera Baker, Charles Crutcher, Micheal Crutcher, Elaine Cooper, Jerry Crutcher, Darryl Crutcher, and Linda Crutcher.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Darst Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dr. Christopher L. Ware of The Luke Church officiating. Pallbearers: Joshua Dutch, J'Qouri Smith, Jaron Rogers, Jordan Rogers, Justin Rogers Milton Dutch and James Green.

Repast following immediately after the service.

Word off Gratitude

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair.

Perhaps you sent a flower piece, if so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you said the kindest words that any friend could say.

Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much -

Whatever the part.

The Family of Gerladine Crutcher Dutch

A poem for mom

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,

In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,

And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,

But as God call us one by one, the chain will link again.

For My Best Friend Forever…

September 1963, our first day of High School, we met and became instant friends.

We goofed around as teenagers do, left high school and through the years remained friends.

I will miss you but you will always be in my heart. Love your Best Friend Forever, Sandra Pride and Family

IF…

If you can face the changing world, with courage and with trust;

If you can overcome all doubt and do the things you must;

If you can cling to your own dreams, believing they're worthwhile;

If you can weather passing storms and never lose your smile;

If you can give as well as take and hold your head up high;

If you can keep the joy of youth from every running dry;

If you can open up your heart with love that long endures;

Then peace and all of life's sweet gifts will happily be yours. Jacqueline Winfield

Angel

I am an earthbound angel sent here just for you.

To keep you out of danger through all the things you do.

I will be here by your side through good times and through bad,

I will never leave you lonely, I won't let them leave you sad.

I am your guardian angel, I'll take good care of you,

For I'm the only one who knows that you're someone's angel too. Rebecca Bendetti Service Information A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Darst Funeral Home Chapel, 700 Russell Palmer Rd., Kingwood, TX 77339 Funeral Service Saturday 07 Oct Darst Funeral Home 700 Russell Palmer Rd., Kingwood, Texas 77339