Myra Jane "Owen" Crowley

Myra Crowley ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Peoples Funeral Home - Butler on Mar. 2, 2026.Myra Jane Crowley, 89, of Grant's Lick, Kentucky passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2026 at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 22nd, 1936 in Butler, Kentucky where she grew up with her Mother, Father, two sisters, and twin brothers. She graduated from Butler High School in 1955. She attended Transylvania University and graduated in 1959 with degrees in History and Education. In 1962, Myra Jane received her Masters of Divinity from The College of the Bible in Lexington, Kentucky where she served as President of the Young Democrats who were engaged in the political movements of the times, such as the Civil Rights movement and campaigning for then presidential candidate, John F. Kennedy. Upon graduation, she worked at Eastern State Hospital where she cared for and counseled patients afflicted with psychiatric illnesses. Eventually, she married Dr. J.C. Crowley and settled in Grant's Lick, Kentucky where she worked as his one employee as he began his Veterinary Practice. She answered phones and scheduled appointments in between raising six children and fostering two daughters. Throughout her life, Myra Jane lived a life of love, faith, and service to her family, church, and community. In her parish at St. Mary's in Alexandria, she served as president of the Parent Teacher Council, taught CCDclasses, and would fill in frequently as a substitute teacher. She also volunteered many years at St. Luke Hospital in Fort Thomas where her contagious smile and laughter brightened everyone's day. Myra Jane also carried on her tradition of political engagement by serving many years as a volunteer for the Southern Campbell County election polling site. She also loved to travel, taking the opportunity to visit many cities across the U.S. and Europe on church sponsored tours. Myra Jane was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Patrick (Michele) Crowley, Dr. Michael (Stephanie) Crowley,Colleen (Peter) Crowley-Ames, Dr. Kevin (Rachel) Crowley, Kelly (Emma) Crowley, Linda (Gary) Robinson and Lucy (Gary) Howard. She is additionally survived by her ten grandchildren, Sean (Sarah) Crowley, Claire (Ethan) Yungdahl, Megan, Jacob, Ryann, Chance, Cole, Caitlin, Kennedy and Madison Crowley. Myra Jane was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Joseph (J.C.) Crowley, her son Kyle Crowley, her grandson, Chase Anthony Crowley, her parents, Homer and Mary (Ducker) Owen, her sisters, Marilyn Dorsey, Kathleen Simmons and brothers, Howard Owen and Homer Owen. Visitation hours will be held at St. Mary Assumption Parish in Alexandria on Thursday, March 5th from 9:30am-11:30am. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00pm at St. Mary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Hope (www.hospiceofhope.org) or St. Mary's Bereavement Ministry. Please visit https://peoplefuneralhomes to send online condolences.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.