July 23, 2023
Shelby Juanita Jean Crowder Crizer
Shelby Crowder Crizer of Covington, Va. died peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born February 3, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Crowder. She is survived by her loving children, Judith C. Droke and Charles “Sam” Crizer (wife Pynia), grandchildren Zachary Crizer, Mackenzie Bayly (Husband Matt) and Kadie Fisher (Husband Cody). She is also survived by a sister, Marie Slayton, and brother Eugene Crowder.
Shelby Crizer was predeceased by her husband Larry Crizer and sisters Irene Glenn and Georgie Johnson.
Shelby was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother always placing the needs and wants of others ahead of her own. She enjoyed family vacations to Myrtle Beach and caring for others.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Dalh Brown officiating. The family will receive their friends from 1:00 PM until service time. Following the service, interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association of Roanoke Valley, 355 Rio Road West, Suite 102, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
Visitation
Arritt Funeral Home
July 27, 2023 at 5:00:00 PM
1102 South Highland Avenue, Covington, VA, USA
Service
Arritt Funeral Home
July 27, 2023 at 6:00:00 PM
1102 South Highland Avenue, Covington, VA, USA
Final Resting Place:
Cedar Hill Cemetery
1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, VA, USA
Tributes

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Angelina
Sep 26, 2023
I didn’t really know Dante but I know that he was a good person, I’m sorry for your loss. I don’t really prey a lot but I will pray for Dante and his family.
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ajb
Sep 26, 2023
I met him at walmart on saturday getting a job. i wish i got to know him more. very sweet person. rest in paradise DDM🩷
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Jerie ruley
Sep 26, 2023
Dontae was the greatest person I could’ve ever met in my life, I’m so glad I got to meet a person like him. He was like no other. He always told me he would be there for me even if he was dealing with struggles on his own. He always pushed me to do better. He wanted the absolute best for his friends and family. He seen nothing but good in anyone he met.
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Lily Shaw
Sep 25, 2023
Im so for yalls family’s loss, Donate was such a great young man he was always kind, sweet and respectful to other’s I only knew him from when we rode the bus together and even then he was always a joy to be around always encouraging me even in the smallest stuff he always saw good in people. His time really was taken to soon he definitely had a very bright future ahead of him he always was a great guy.
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Lily Shaw
Sep 25, 2023
Im so for yalls family’s loss, Donate was such a great young man he was always kind, sweet and respectful to other I only knew from when we rode the bus together and even then he was always a joy to be around always encouraging me even in the smallest stuff he always saw good in people. His time really was taken to soon he definitely had a a very bright future ahead of him he always was a great guy.
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Michelle Graham
Sep 25, 2023
Dontae was a sweet kid, a talented wrestler, and a joy to have in my World History II class. All who knew him will love and miss him dearly. Rest easy, Dontae.
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David price
Sep 25, 2023
Sorry for the families loss been praying for peace and comfort for the whole family
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Tabitha Wright
Sep 25, 2023
I didn't know you long, but long enough to know that you were always a positive, smiling person, and nothing kept you down. You sure did make my daughter, Maygen smile and fast became the center of her world. There is NO DOUBT in my mind that you are in Heaven now and will be watching over the ones you love❤️ I firmly believe that you somehow touched everyone you came in contact with in some special way. You will be forever in our hearts❤️
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David and lucinda and Judith brugh
Sep 25, 2023
Donatea was a very good person he would help anyone he would give his shirt off his back and the last dollar he sure will be gladly missed gone but not forgotten ri
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Camilla bruce
Sep 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss. He was a good kid.
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Donna Wilson
Sep 25, 2023
Such a sweet soul, sending prayers & big hugs
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Deacon Jimmie Lee Barber, Sr.
Sep 25, 2023
Our Lord God giveth and He taketh all His Children!