Hortense 'Tensie' Crouse age 85 of rural West Point, passed away at 10:05 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023 in St. Mary Healthcare Center, Lafayette where she had resided the past 2 ½ years.  She was born in Lynchburg, VA, August 10, 1937 to the late Herbert and Ann Craig Thomas.  She married Daniel Crouse in Lafayette, August 14, 1960 and he survives…they were married 62 years.

Tensie was the youngest of 10 children and graduated from high school in Virginia Beach.  She was employed as a paraprofessional in special education for the Glass Program with Tippecanoe School Corporation.  Her patience and kindness made her a natural working with the children.

Through the years when her children were in school, she was supportive and involved in all their activities.   She was a volunteer, served as PTO President and willing to help with anything needed at school.  Tensie was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church in Lafayette, where she was a Sunday School teacher.

Tensie was an amazing wife, parent and grandmother with a huge heart!  She was totally devoted to her family and made herself available to help out with her grandchildren.  Tensie's family would like to extend a special 'thank you' to the staff of St. Mary Healthcare Center for the excellent care given her.

Surviving along with her husband Daniel are : a son; Paul Crouse and a daughter Lisa (Rahul) Sinha both of Lafayette.  Grandchildren: Ashley & Dusten Crouse, Nico, Hoon, Dhruvo, & Priyo Sinha.  She was preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings.

Visitation hours are 2:00 – 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2023 with funeral services following at 3:00 PM with Pastor Jim Barton officiating, at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  Interment will follow in West Point Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church, Lafayette.  Visit us at familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence.